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Anti-E cadherin antibody [4A2] is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used in CDH1 western blot (WB), IHC, and immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF). Suitable for human, mouse, and rat samples.


- Cited in over 130 publications
- Specificity confirmed with CDH1 knockout cell line validation
- Epitope of clone 4A2 has been mapped to residues 757–778

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (AB231303), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (AB231303), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (AB231303), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (AB231303), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (AB231303), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Mouse
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Rat
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1 µg/mL
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Human
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1 µg/mL
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Tested

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Mouse
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1 µg/mL
Notes

Abcam recommends using a 5% milk blocking solution for this antibody.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
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Abcam recommends using a 5% milk blocking solution for this antibody.

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Human
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1 µg/mL
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Abcam recommends using a 5% milk blocking solution for this antibody.

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Tested

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Human
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1 µg/mL
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Mouse, Rat
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Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Target data

Function

Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell adhesion proteins (PubMed:11976333). They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. CDH1 is involved in mechanisms regulating cell-cell adhesions, mobility and proliferation of epithelial cells (PubMed:11976333). Promotes organization of radial actin fiber structure and cellular response to contractile forces, via its interaction with AMOTL2 which facilitates anchoring of radial actin fibers to CDH1 junction complexes at the cell membrane (By similarity). Has a potent invasive suppressor role. It is a ligand for integrin alpha-E/beta-7. E-Cad/CTF2 promotes non-amyloidogenic degradation of Abeta precursors. Has a strong inhibitory effect on APP C99 and C83 production. (Microbial infection) Serves as a receptor for Listeria monocytogenes; internalin A (InlA) binds to this protein and promotes uptake of the bacteria.

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Anti-E cadherin antibody [4A2] is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used in CDH1 western blot (WB), IHC, and immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF). Suitable for human, mouse, and rat samples.


- Cited in over 130 publications
- Specificity confirmed with CDH1 knockout cell line validation
- Epitope of clone 4A2 has been mapped to residues 757–778

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
4A2
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Epitope
The 4A2 monoclonal recognizes the cytoplasmic domain of E-cadherin. The epitope has been mapped to residues 757–778 (PubMed ID: 12393869).
Light chain type
kappa
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

Product Specifications

Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303) is a mouse monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in ICC/IF, IHC-P, WB in human, mouse, rat samples.
Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303) specifically detects E Cadherin (UniProt ID: P12830; Molecular weight: 80kDa) and is sold in 100 µg selling sizes.

Quality and Validation

Abcam's high quality validation processes ensure Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303) has high sensitivity and specificity.
The specificity of Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303) has been confirmed by testing in knockout samples.
Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303) has been cited over 140 times in peer reviewed journals and is trusted by the scientific community.

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Supplementary info

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Activity summary

E-Cadherin sometimes called CDH1 or Cadherin-1 is a protein that plays a role in cell-to-cell adhesion. This transmembrane protein has a molecular weight of approximately 120 kDa. E-Cadherin is mainly expressed in epithelial tissues of various organs including the skin and gut. Its adhesive function is made possible by its extracellular domain that facilitates homophilic binding between cells contributing to the maintenance of tissue architecture and cellular integrity.

Biological function summary

E-Cadherin participates in establishing and maintaining adherens junctions which are vital for tissue structure. E-Cadherin operates as a core component of the cadherin-catenin complex which links the protein to the actin cytoskeleton. Through this linkage E-Cadherin plays an important role in signaling pathways that influence cellular growth and differentiation. The protein's ability to mediate intercellular connections also regulates cellular motility and supports basic aspects of cell behavior in epithelial tissues.

Pathways

E-Cadherin influences both the Wnt signaling pathway and the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Within the Wnt signaling pathway E-Cadherin partners with β-catenin a significant player in transcription regulation and cell signaling. Disruption in E-Cadherin's adhesive functionality can lead to increased β-catenin availability affecting downstream transcriptional control. In the EMT process E-Cadherin loss characterizes an important step in which cells gain migratory and invasive properties typically seen during metastasis in cancer progression.

Associated diseases and disorders

E-Cadherin's role is prominent in cancer particularly in the context of gastric and breast cancers. Mutations or altered expression of E-Cadherin lead to diminished cell adhesion promoting tumorigenesis and metastatic spread. In gastric cancer for instance mutated E-Cadherin often associates with loss of epithelial function facilitating cancer cell dissemination. Additionally its loss or dysfunction may correlate with proteins such as β-catenin further impacting cancer progression and pathology.

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  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    IHC image of E Cadherin staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal rat large intestine performed on a Leica BONDTM system using the standard protocol F. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20mins. The section was then incubated with ab231303, 5ug/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody.

    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

  • Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    This blot was produced using a 4-12% Bis-tris gel under the MOPS buffer system. The gel was run at 200V for 55 minutes before being transferred onto a Nitrocellulose membrane at 30V for 70 minutes. The membrane was then blocked for an hour using 3% milk before ab231303 and Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602 (Rabbit anti-GAPDH loading control) were incubated overnight at 4°C at a 1ug/ml concentration and 1/10000 dilution respectively. Antibody binding was detected using Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216773) at 1/20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    Lane 1: MCF7 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Mouse colon tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Rat colon tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 97 kDa

    Observed band size: 105 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    ab231303 staining E-Cadherin in MCF7 cells. The cells were fixed with 4% PFA (10min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at +4°C with ab231303 at 1μg/ml and Anti-beta Tubulin antibody - Loading Control ab6046, Rabbit polyclonal to beta Tubulin - Loading Control, at 1/1000 dilution. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150117, Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150084, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolor red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

    Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    IHC image of E Cadherin staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal human colon carcinoma* performed on a Leica BONDTM system using the standard protocol F. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20mins. The section was then incubated with ab231303, 1ug/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody.

    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

    *Tissue obtained from the Human Research Tissue Bank, supported by the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin embedded human colon carcinoma labelling E cadherin with ab231303 at a concentration of 0.1µg/ml. The immunostaining was performed on a Ventana DISCOVERY ULTRA (Roche Tissue Diagnostics) instrument with a OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with DISCOVERY cell conditioning solution (CC1) 100°C, pH8.5 for 32mins.

    ab231303 anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] was incubated for 16mins at 37°C. Sections were counterstained with Hematoxylin II. Image inset shows absence of staining in secondary antibody only control.

    Customers are encouraged to optimise antigen retrieval conditions, antibody concentration, incubation times and temperature for best results in their own IHC assay workflow (automated and manual).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    IHC image of E-Cadherin staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal mouse large intestine performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20mins. The section was then incubated with ab231303, 1ug/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody.

    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    Immunofluorescence staining of E-Cadherin using ab231303 in wild-type A431 cells (top panel) and CDH1 knockout A431 cells (bottom panel). The cells were fixed with 4% formaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% Triton-X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated with ab231303 at 1.0 µg/mL and Anti-beta Tubulin antibody - Loading Control ab6046 at 1 µg/mL overnight at +4°C, followed by a further incubation at room temperature for 1h with Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150117) (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150084) (shown in red), both at 1/1000. Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).
    Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a confocal section is shown.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    Immunofluorescence staining of E-Cadherin using ab231303 in wild-type A431 cells (top panel) and CDH1 knockout A431 cells (bottom panel). The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min), permeabilized with 0.1% Triton-X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated with ab231303 at 1.0 µg/mL and Anti-beta Tubulin antibody - Loading Control ab6046 at 1 µg/mL overnight at +4°C, followed by a further incubation at room temperature for 1h with Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150117) (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150084) (shown in red), both at 1/1000. Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).
    Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a confocal section is shown.

  • Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    Western blot: Anti-CDH1 antibody [4A2] (ab231303) staining at 1 ug/ml, shown in green; Rabbit Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] (Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602) loading control staining at 1/20000 dilution, shown in red. In Western blot, ab231303 was shown to bind specifically to CDH1. A band was observed at 130, 110, 55 kDa in wild-type A431 cell lysates with no signal observed at this size in CDH1 knockout cell line Human CDH1 (E Cadherin) knockout A-431 cell line ab273747 (knockout cell lysate ab273781). To generate this image, wild-type and CDH1 knockout A431 cell lysates were analysed. First, samples were run on an SDS-PAGE gel then transferred onto a nitrocellulose membrane. Membranes were blocked in 5 % milk in TBS-0.1 % Tween® 20 (TBS-T) before incubation with primary antibodies overnight at 4 °C. Blots were washed four times in TBS-T, incubated with secondary antibodies for 1 h at room temperature, washed again four times then imaged. Secondary antibodies used were Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L 800CW and Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L 680RD at 1/20000 dilution.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: Wild-type A431 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Western blot - Human CDH1 (E Cadherin) knockout A-431 cell lysate (ab273781)

    Lane 2: Western blot - Human CDH1 (E Cadherin) knockout A-431 cell line (Human CDH1 (E Cadherin) knockout A-431 cell line ab273747)

    Lane 2: CDH1 knockout A431 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Caco-2 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L 800CW and Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L 680RD at 1/20000 dilution

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 97 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303), expandable thumbnail

    Image collected and cropped by CiteAb under a CC-BY license from the publication

    Western blot - Anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] (ab231303)

    E Cadherin western blot using anti-E Cadherin antibody [4A2] ab231303. Publication image and figure legend from Zhu, M. X., Wei, C. Y., et al., 2019, J Exp Clin Cancer Res, PubMed 31533816.


    ab231303 was used in this publication in western blot. This may not be the same as the application(s) guaranteed by Abcam. For a full list of applications guaranteed by Abcam for ab231303 please see the product overview.

    TRIP13 activates AKT/mTOR pathway by interacting with ACTN4. a ACTN4 was identified as a binding partner of TRIP13 by combining Co-IP and MS. b The AKT/mTOR pathway was affected by ACTN4 interference. c Co-IP was used to validate the interaction of TRIP13 and ACTN4. d Immunofluorescence used to verify the colocalization of TRIP13 and ACTN4. e-f qRT-PCR and western blot analysis of TRIP13 or ACTN4 mRNA expression in HCC cells transfected with shTRIP13 or siACTN4. g-h Cell migration and invasion were measured in the indicated cells. i EMT markers and reprehensive genes of AKT/mTOR pathway were measured in the indicated cells by western blot. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001

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