MCAM

Gene Synonyms:

Protein Names:

Organism:

Homo sapiens (Human)

Mass (kDa):

71607

Length (aa):

646

Sequence:

MGLPRLVCAFLLAACCCCPRVAGVPGEAEQPAPELVEVEVGSTALLKCGLSQSQGNLSHVDWFSVHKEKRTLIFRVRQGQGQSEPGEYEQRLSLQDRGATLALTQVTPQDERIFLCQGKRPRSQEYRIQLRVYKAPEEPNIQVNPLGIPVNSKEPEEVATCVGRNGYPIPQVIWYKNGRPLKEEKNRVHIQSSQTVESSGLYTLQSILKAQLVKEDKDAQFYCELNYRLPSGNHMKESREVTVPVFYPTEKVWLEVEPVGMLKEGDRVEIRCLADGNPPPHFSISKQNPSTREAEEETTNDNGVLVLEPARKEHSGRYECQGLDLDTMISLLSEPQELLVNYVSDVRVSPAAPERQEGSSLTLTCEAESSQDLEFQWLREETGQVLERGPVLQLHDLKREAGGGYRCVASVPSIPGLNRTQLVNVAIFGPPWMAFKERKVWVKENMVLNLSCEASGHPRPTISWNVNGTASEQDQDPQRVLSTLNVLVTPELLETGVECTASNDLGKNTSILFLELVNLTTLTPDSNTTTGLSTSTASPHTRANSTSTERKLPEPESRGVVIVAVIVCILVLAVLGAVLYFLYKKGKLPCRRSGKQEITLPPSRKSELVVEVKSDKLPEEMGLLQGSSGDKRAPGDQGEKYIDLRH

Proteomics (Proteome ID):

Cell surface glycoprotein MUC18 (Cell surface glycoprotein P1H12) (Melanoma cell adhesion molecule) (Melanoma-associated antigen A32) (Melanoma-associated antigen MUC18) (S-endo 1 endothelial-associated antigen) (CD antigen CD146)

Proteomics (Chromosome):

UP000005640

Mass Spectrometry:

N/A

Function [CC]:

Plays a role in cell adhesion, and in cohesion of the endothelial monolayer at intercellular junctions in vascular tissue. Its expression may allow melanoma cells to interact with cellular elements of the vascular system, thereby enhancing hematogeneous tumor spread. Could be an adhesion molecule active in neural crest cells during embryonic development. Acts as surface receptor that triggers tyrosine phosphorylation of FYN and PTK2/FAK1, and a transient increase in the intracellular calcium concentration. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11036077, ECO:0000269|PubMed:8292890}.

Metal Binding:

N/A

Site:

N/A

Tissue Specificity:

Detected in endothelial cells in vascular tissue throughout the body. May appear at the surface of neural crest cells during their embryonic migration. Appears to be limited to vascular smooth muscle in normal adult tissues. Associated with tumor progression and the development of metastasis in human malignant melanoma. Expressed most strongly on metastatic lesions and advanced primary tumors and is only rarely detected in benign melanocytic nevi and thin primary melanomas with a low probability of metastasis.

Disease:

N/A

Mutagenesis:

N/A

Name:

Cell surface glycoprotein MUC18 (Cell surface glycoprotein P1H12) (Melanoma cell adhesion molecule) (Melanoma-associated antigen A32) (Melanoma-associated antigen MUC18) (S-endo 1 endothelial-associated antigen) (CD antigen CD146)

Class:

Subcategory:

Recombinant

Source:

Species:

Human

Amino Acid Sequence:

Tag:

Format:

Lyophilized

Formulation:

Sterile-filtered colorless solution

Formulation Concentration:

1mg/ml

Buffer Volume:

Standard

Buffer Solution:

PBS

pH:

7.4-7.5

NaCl:

Null

EDTA:

Null

Purity:

> 98%

Determined:

SDS-PAGE

Stained:

Inquire

Validated:

RP-HPLC

Storage:

-20°C

Stability:

This bioreagent is stable at 4°C (short-term) and -70°C(long-term). After reconstitution, sample may be stored at 4°C for 2-7 days and below -18°C for future use.

Preparation:

Reconstitute in sterile distilled H2O to no less than 100ug/ml; dilute reconstituted stock further in other aqueous solutions if needed. Please review COA for lot-specific instructions. Final measurements should be determined by the end-user for optimal performance.