Thermo Fisher Scientific CD56 Monoclonal Antibody (NKI-nbl-1)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen) (IHC (F))

1:10-1:20

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Flow Cytometry (Flow)

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View 2 publications 2 publications

Miscellaneous PubMed (Misc)

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View 5 publications 5 publications

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Published species

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG1

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

NKI-nbl-1

Immunogen

Proprietary Immunogen

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

Conc. Not Determined

Storage buffer

PBS

Contains

0.02% sodium azide

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_1073101

Product Specific Information

The antibody recognizes a heterodimeric glycoprotein of 145, 185 kD which has been identified as NCAM (Neural Cell Adhesion Module). Detection of NCAM on cultured cells and in frozen tissue sections. The antibody is further useful for studies on neoplasms of the lung and the nervous system.

Target Information

CD56 (NCAM, neural cell adhesion molecule) is a transmembrane glycoprotein of the immunoglobulin family that serves as an adhesive molecule and is ubiquitously expressed in the nervous system in isoforms ranging from 120-180 kDa. CD56 is found on T cells and NK cells, and is involved in cell migration, axonal growth, pathfinding and synaptic plasticity. Polysialic modification results in reduction of CD56-mediated cell adhesion. Through its extracellular region, CD56 mediates homophilic and heterophilic interactions by binding extracellular matrix components such as laminin and integrins. CD56 is expressed on most neuroectodermal derived cell lines, tissues and neoplasms such as retinoblastoma, medulloblastoma, astrocytomas and neuroblastoma. Further, CD56 is a widely used neuroendocrine marker with a high sensitivity for neuroendocrine tumors and ovarian granulosa cell tumors. Diseases associated with CD56 dysfunction include rabies and blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasms.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.