Human MCAM ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA kit for the measurement of Human MCAM in Human in Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum samples.
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Key facts
- Detection method
- Colorimetric
- Sample types
- Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum
- Assay type
- Sandwich (quantitative)
- Reactive species
- Human
- Range
- 0.205 - 50 ng/mL
- Sensitivity
- = 0.22 ng/mL
Reactivity data
| Application | Reactivity | Dilution info | Notes |
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Application sELISA | Reactivity Reacts | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Target data
Function
Plays a role in cell adhesion, and in cohesion of the endothelial monolayer at intercellular junctions in vascular tissue. Its expression may allow melanoma cells to interact with cellular elements of the vascular system, thereby enhancing hematogeneous tumor spread. Could be an adhesion molecule active in neural crest cells during embryonic development. Acts as a surface receptor that triggers tyrosine phosphorylation of FYN and PTK2/FAK1, and a transient increase in the intracellular calcium concentration.
Alternative names
CD146, MUC18, MCAM, Cell surface glycoprotein MUC18, Cell surface glycoprotein P1H12, Melanoma cell adhesion molecule, Melanoma-associated antigen A32, Melanoma-associated antigen MUC18, S-endo 1 endothelial-associated antigen
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Human MCAM ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA kit for the measurement of Human MCAM in Human in Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum samples.
Key facts
- Detection method
- Colorimetric
- Sample types
- Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum
- Assay type
- Sandwich (quantitative)
- Reactive species
- Human
- Range
- 0.205 - 50 ng/mL
- Assay Platform
- Microplate
- Sensitivity
- = 0.22 ng/mL
Precision
Intra assay
| Sample | n | mean | SD | C.V. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sample Overall | n 0 | mean - | SD - | C.V. < 10 |
Inter assay
| Sample | n | mean | SD | C.V. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sample Overall | n 0 | mean - | SD - | C.V. < 12 |
Recovery
Sample specific recovery
| Sample type | Average % | Range |
|---|---|---|
Sample type Serum | Average % = 99.34 | Range 84 - 116 % |
Sample type Plasma | Average % = 91.77 | Range 76 - 106 % |
Sample type Cell culture media | Average % = 98.45 | Range 82 - 118 % |
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
- Blue Ice
- Appropriate short-term storage conditions
- -20°C
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
- -20°C
- Storage information
- -20°C
Notes
Human MCAM ELISA Kit is designed for the quantitative determination of MCAM in cell culture supernatants, plasma and serum samples.
This assay employs an antibody specific for human MCAM coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and MCAM present in a sample is bound to the wells by the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed and biotinylated anti-human MCAM antibody is added. After washing away unbound biotinylated antibody, HRP-conjugated streptavidin is pipetted to the wells. The wells are again washed, a TMB substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of MCAM bound. The Stop Solution changes the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm.
Supplementary info
- This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
- Activity summary
CD146 also known as MCAM or MUC18 is a cell adhesion molecule that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. With a mass of approximately 113 kDa CD146 is expressed mainly on the surface of endothelial cells but it can also be found on smooth muscle cells some T-cells and in certain cancerous tissues. This protein plays a role in cell-cell adhesion contributing to the integrity and signaling functions within tissue microenvironments.
- Biological function summary
CD146 influences the migration and organization of cells within the vascular system. It serves as a component of cell adhesion complexes facilitating interactions between endothelial cells and other cell types. Additionally CD146 contributes to angiogenesis the process by which new blood vessels form from existing vasculature which is critical during tissue development and repair. This function makes it an important element in maintaining normal physiological processes.
- Pathways
CD146 participates in the Wnt/β-catenin and MAPK signaling pathways which are vital in cell proliferation and differentiation. Through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway CD146 interacts with other proteins like Frizzled receptors to regulate gene transcription. In the MAPK pathway it is linked with signaling cascades that involve proteins such as ERK leading to cellular responses necessary for growth and response to external stimuli.
- Associated diseases and disorders
CD146 has been implicated in melanoma progression and cardiovascular diseases. Its overexpression in melanoma associates it with increased tumor growth and metastasis often involving interactions with other adhesion molecules like integrins. In cardiovascular diseases CD146 relates to atherosclerosis as its expression on endothelial cells can promote inflammatory responses. Understanding these connections provides insights into potential therapeutic targets for treating these conditions.
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Sandwich ELISA - Human MCAM ELISA Kit (ab267610)
Typical standard curve – data provided for demonstration purposes only. A new standard curve must be generated for each assay performed
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