Merck, MAB3199, Anti-E-Cadherin Antibody, clone 67A4

Immunogen
T-47D breast carcinoma line
Application
Anti-E-Cadherin Antibody, clone 67A4 detects level of E-Cadherin & has been published & validated for use in FC & WB.
Immunoblotting: 123kD in membrane fractions; MCF-7 membranes positive control. Confluent cells were washed three times with ice-cold PBS and lysed in 50mM HEPES pH 7.5, 150mM NaCl, 1mM EDTA, 10% glycerine, 1% triton X-100, 20mM Na(4)P(2)O(7), 2mM Na-vanadate, 100mM NaF, 2mM PMSF, 20μg/mL leupeptin, 1mM pNPP(para-nitrophenylphosphate), 20μg/mL aprotinin, and 200μM NH(4)-molybdate. Crude extracts were clarified by centrifugation (10,000 x g 10 min), and supernatants were taken for immunoprecipitation. Protein concentration of cleared lysates were determined by BCA protein assay. {Buhring, et al Luekemia 10:106-116, 1996}.

FACS Analysis

Functional blocking of E-cadherin

Does not work well for immunoprecipitation

Original paper, Buhring, H et al Leukemia 10:106-116, 1996.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.
Research Category
Cell Structure
Research Sub Category
Adhesion (CAMs)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Antibodies against E-cadherin are suitable to characterize epithelial cells. E-Cadherin is involved in adhesion of epithelial cells (mostly homotypic and homophilic). E-cadherin is also expressed on immature erythroid cells. The antibody 67A4 is suitable to study E-cadherin expression by flow cytometry. In addition, it blocks the interaction of E-cadherin molecules and therefore is suitable to study E-cadherin-mediated signal transduction.

Antigen is expressed in non-neural epithelial tissues.
Physical form
Format: Purified
Protein A purified immunoglobulin. Liquid in 0.02M PBS with NaCl, pH=7.6, 0.1% Sodium azide.
Preparation Note
Maintain 2-8°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 12 months after date of receipt.
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
Replaces: 04-1103
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