Analysis Note

ControlRat brain tissue lysate

Application

This NCAM1 antibody is validated for use in WB & IHC for the detection of the NCAM1 protein.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Research Sub CategoryDevelopmental Signaling

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL from a representative lot detected NCAM1 in 10 µg of mouse brain tissue lysate.
Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:2,000 dilution from a representative lot detected NCAM1 in rat hippocampus and rat cerebral cortex tissues.

Disclaimer

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General description

The Immunoglobulin superfamily of cell adhesion molecules is related to the immunoglobulin proteins by structure. The family contains over a 100 members, which include ICAM (intercellular adhesion molecule), NCAM (neural cell adhesion molecule) and NgCAM (neural-glial cell adhesion molecule). Both NCAM and NgCAM are calcium independent adhesion molecules. NCAM, the first CAM to be characterized, is expressed on all neurons from very early in development. It binds homophilically to NCAM on adjacent cells and has a variety of functions during neural evelopment. One of these important functions is to hold developing neurites together during neuron outgrowth and formation of neural connections. The adhesive properties of NCAM are modulated during development and plasticity by the presence of the regulated carbohydrate, polysialic acid (PSA). The post-translational addition of alpha-2,8-linked PSA (NCAM-PSA) appears to contribute to synaptic plasticity during learning and memory formation and to the mechanisms of nerve regeneration.

Immunogen

Epitope: cytoplasmic domain

GST-tagged recombinant protein corresponding to the cytoplasmic domain of mouse NCAM1.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Protein G Purified

Format: Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in rat brain tissue lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected NCAM1 in 10 µg of rat brain tissue lysate.

Specificity

This antibody recognizes the cytoplasmic domain of NCAM1.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~180 kDa observed. Uniprot describes 3 isoforms produced by alternative splicing at ~94 kDa, ~80 kDa, and ~67 kDa The calculated molecular weight of this protein is 120 kDa, but can be observed between ~105-200 kDa due to high glycosylation (Patel, K., et al. (1991). Br J Cancer Suppl. 14:20-13).