Thermo Fisher Scientific CD56 Monoclonal Antibody (G.611.8)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:1,000

-

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:800

-

Flow Cytometry (Flow)

1:400

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG1

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

G.611.8

Immunogen

Membrane preparation of a small cell lung carcinoma specimen

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Purification

Affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

0.01M HEPES, pH 7.5, with 0.15M NaCl, 100µg/mL BSA, 50% glycerol

Contains

<0.02% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_10977239

Product Specific Information

It is not recommended to aliquot this antibody.

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.