Description
General description
Cadherin-1 (UniProt: P12830; also known as CAM 120/80, Epithelial cadherin, E-cadherin, Uvomorulin, CD324) is encoded by the CDH1 (also known as CDHE, UVO) gene (Gene ID: 999) in human. Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell adhesion molecules that participate in cell-cell adhesion during embryogenesis, development, organogenesis, and differentiation. E-cadherin is a single-pass type I membrane glycoprotein with tumor suppressive properties. It is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-22) and a propeptide (aa 23-154) that are subsequently cleaved off to produce the mature form that contains an extracellular domain (aa 155-709), a transmembrane domain (aa 710-730), and a cytoplasmic domain (aa 731-882). N-glycosylation at Asn-637 is shown to be essential for its expression, folding, and trafficking. E-cadherin is known to contain five cadherin domains. Three calcium ions are usually bound at the interface of each cadherin domain and rigidify the connections, imparting a strong curvature to the full-length ectodomain. Post-translationally it can be cleaved into three chains: E-Cad/CTF1 (aa 701-882); E-Cad/CTF2 (aa 732-882); and E-Cad/CTF3 (aa 751-882). During apoptosis or with calcium influx, it is cleaved by a membrane-bound metalloproteinase (ADAM10; at residues 700-701), which causes disruption of cell-cell adhesion and the subsequent release of β-catenin into the cytoplasm. The residual membrane-tethered cleavage product is then rapidly degraded via an intracellular proteolytic pathway. It can also be cleaved by PS1/ -secretase (at residues 731-732) and this cleavage promotes disassembly of adherens junctions. Clone 19A11 is an activating monoclonal antibody that stimulates adhesion of cells to E-cadherin substrate. It modifies the adhesive properties of E-cadherin and prevent the metastatic invasion of mouse lung cancer cells expressing human E-cadherin. This clone is shown to bind to the extracellular domain of E-cadherin near its primary adhesive motif: the strand swap dimer interface, which strengthens adhesion by stabilizing strand-swap dimers. (Ref.: Xie, B., et al. (2022). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 119 (32); e2204473119; Petrova, YI., et al. (2012). Mol. Biol. Cell. 23(11); 2092-2108; Marambaud, M., et al. (2002). EMBO J. 21(8); 1948-1956; Steinhausen, U., et al. (2001). J. Biol. Chem. 276(7); 4972-4980).
Immunogen
Recombinant protein corresponding to the extracellular domain of human E-Cadherin.
Application
Quality Control Testing
Evaluated by Immunocytochemistry in MCF-7 cells.
Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected E-Cadherin/CD324 in MCF-7 cells.
Tested Applications
Agonist Function:: A representative lot stimulated adhesion of cells to pure E-Cadherin substrate (Petrova, Y., et al. (2012). Mol Biol Cell.;23(11):2092-108).
Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected E-Cadherin/CD324) in Western Blotting applications (Petrova, Y., et al. (2012). Mol Biol Cell. 23(11):2092-108; Xie, B., et al. (2022). Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 119(32):e2204473119).
Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected E-Cadherin/CD324 in Immunocytochemistry applications (Petrova, Y., et al. (2012). Mol Biol Cell. 23(11):2092-108).
ELISA Analysis: A representative lot detected E-Cadherin/CD324 in ELISA applications (Petrova, Y., et al. (2012). Mol Biol Cell. 23(11):2092-108).
Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Clone 19A11 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects E-Cadherin/CD324. It targets an epitope within the extracellular domain.
Physical form
Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG1 in PBS without preservatives.
Preparation Note
0.5 mg/mL. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.
Store at -10°C to -25°C. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
Disclaimer
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