CD324 Mouse, anti-Human, R718, Clone: 67A4, BD OptiBuild™

Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  BD Biosciences 752043

Catalog No. BDB752043

Description

The 67A4 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes the extracellular domain of human E-Cadherin (CD324). E-Cadherin is a 120-kDa transmembrane glycoprotein that is localized in the adherens junctions of epithelial cells. There it interacts with the cytoskeleton through the associated cytoplasmic catenin proteins. In addition to being a calcium-dependent adhesion molecule, E-Cadherin is also a critical regulator of epithelial junction formation. Its association with catenins is necessary for cell-to-cell adhesion. These E-Cadherin/catenin complexes associate with cortical actin bundles at both the zonula adherens and the lateral adhesion plaques. Tyrosine phosphorylation can disrupt these complexes, leading to changes in cell adhesion properties. E-Cadherin expression is often down-regulated in highly invasive, poorly differentiated carcinomas. Increased expression of E-Cadherin in these cells reduces their invasiveness. Thus, loss of expression or function of E-Cadherin appears to be an important step in tumorigenic progression. Pluripotent stem cells express E-Cadherin. Upon differentiation, an epithelial to mesenchymal transition results in the loss of E-cadherin expression and a gain in the expression of N-cadherin.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD324
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Conjugate: R718
• Quantity: 50 μg
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Content And Storage: Refrigerate Upon Arrival

• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Clone: 67A4
• Host Species: Mouse
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Target Species: Human
• Form: Liquid