Cadherins are transmembrane glycoproteins involved in Ca++ dependent cell adhesion (1). The cadherin family, including (E)pithelial-Cadherin, (N)euronal-Cadherin, (P)lacental-Cadherin and (R)etinal-Cadherin, plays an important role in tissue morphogenesis and structure. N-cadherin (136kD) is expressed in nerve cells, developing skeletal muscle, embryonic and mature cardiac muscle cells, and pleural mesothelial cells.
Studies have indicated that analysis of E-cadherin and N-cadherin expression may be useful in differentiating pleural mesotheliomas (N-cadherin positive) and lung adenocarcinomas (E-cadherin positive).
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 5-10ug/ml. Use under non-reducing and non-heating conditions. Band at ~99.9kD
Immunohistochemistry (Frozen/paraffin: 5-10ug/ml.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, add glycerol (40-50%) and aliquot. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.