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Also known as
NCAM / CD56
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Other names
neural cell adhesion molecule 1 isoform 1; Neural cell adhesion molecule 1; neural cell adhesion molecule 1; neural cell adhesion molecule, NCAM; antigen recognized by monoclonal antibody 5.1H11; neural cell adhesion molecule 1; CD_antigen: CD56
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Category
Antibodies
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Subcategory
Mnoclonal antibodies
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Gene name
NCAM
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Gene name synonims
CD56; NCAM1
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Other gene names
NCAM1; NCAM1; CD56; NCAM; MSK39; NCAM; N-CAM-1; NCAM-1
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Clonality
Monoclonal
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Immunoglobulin isotype
IgG1
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Clone
123C3
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Host organism
Mouse (Mus musculus)
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Species reactivity
Human (Homo sapiens); Due to limited knowledge and inability for testing each and every species, the reactivity of the antibody may extend to other species which are not listed hereby.
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Specificity and cross reactivity
The antibody recognizes a transmembrane glycoprotein of 140 and 180 kD which has been identified as NCAM (Neural Cell Adhesion Module). It is involved in intercellular adhesion and play a role in outgrowth of neurites and the development of the nervous system. Several other isoforms have been identified which are expressed in a developmental and tissue specific pattern. Two major epitopes have been defined, NKI-nbl-1 (MON 9012) reacts with epitope 1 and 123C3 (MON 9006) reacts with epitope 2. At the international Workshop on SCLC antibodies 123C3 has been categorized as cluster 1 antibody (Stahel et al 1994). Most importantly, 123C3 can be used on routing formalin fixed paraffin section after retrieval. All cells in small cell carcinomas and carcinoids of the lung are strongly positive for 123C3. A minority of cases of other major types of lung carcinoma are sometimes positive as well: however this positivity is generally weak and focal. Adenoid cystic carcinomas of bronchial glands are strongly positive. Neuroblastoma's and Wilms tumors are usually also staining strongly positive. In non small lung cell carcinomas, 123C3 staining has been associated with more advanced stage and a decreased survival after surgery (Kibbelaar et al. 1991). Positive staining with other tumors, include medullary thyroid carcinomas and some ovarian tumors. NCAM (CD56) is a marker for natural killer: 123C3 can be used to distinguish NK cells from other hematopoietic cell populations.; Since it is not possible to test each and every species our knowledge on the corss reactivity of the antibodies is limited. This particular antibody might cross react with speacies outside of the listed ones.
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Purification method
Tissue culture supernatant
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Form Appearance
Tissue culture supernatant, 0.02% sodium azide
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Concentration
N/A
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Storage and shipping
Store at +4 degrees Celsius for short term storage. For long term storage aliquot and keep the antibody at -20 degrees Celsius. Freeze-thaw cycles should be avoided in order to retain the activity of the antibody.
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Tested applications
Immunohistochemistry (IHC - Paraffin, IHC - Frozen), Immunofluorescence (IF)
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Properties
If you buy Antibodies supplied by MBS Monoclonals they should be stored frozen at - 24°C for long term storage and for short term at + 5°C. Human proteins, cDNA and human recombinants are used in human reactive ELISA kits and to produce anti-human mono and polyclonal antibodies. Modern humans (Homo sapiens, primarily ssp. Homo sapiens sapiens). Depending on the epitopes used human ELISA kits can be cross reactive to many other species. Mainly analyzed are human serum, plasma, urine, saliva, human cell culture supernatants and biological samples.
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About
Monoclonals of this antigen are available in different clones. Each murine monoclonal anibody has his own affinity specific for the clone. Mouse monoclonal antibodies are purified protein A or G and can be conjugated to FITC for flow cytometry or FACS and can be of different isotypes.
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Test
Mouse or mice from the Mus musculus species are used for production of mouse monoclonal antibodies or mabs and as research model for humans in your lab. Mouse are mature after 40 days for females and 55 days for males. The female mice are pregnant only 20 days and can give birth to 10 litters of 6-8 mice a year. Transgenic, knock-out, congenic and inbread strains are known for C57BL/6, A/J, BALB/c, SCID while the CD-1 is outbred as strain.
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Latin name
Mus musculus
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French translation
anticorps
