| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Mucin-1; MUC-1; Breast carcinoma-associated antigen DF3; Cancer antigen 15-3; CA 15-3; Carcinoma-associated mucin; Episialin; H23AG; Krebs von den Lungen-6; KL-6; PEMT; Peanut-reactive urinary mucin; PUM; Polymorphic epithelial mucin; PEM; Tumor-associated epithelial membrane antigen; EMA; Tumor-associated mucin; CD227; Mucin-1 subunit alpha; MUC1-NT; MUC1-alpha; Mucin-1 subunit beta; MUC1-beta; MUC1-CT; MUC1; PUM |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human MUC1 recombinant protein (Position: T1063-R1131). |
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Overview
Anti-MUC1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for MUC1 detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human. Commonly used in WB, IHC, IF, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: MUC1 (mucin 1, cell surface associated); UniProt: P15941
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 25-30 kDa, calculated 122 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, IF, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-MUC1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00187-2.
Biological background
Biological context: The alpha subunit has cell adhesive properties. Can act both as an adhesion and an anti-adhesion protein. May provide a protective layer on epithelial cells against bacterial and enzyme attack.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Apical cell membrane., tissue context: Expressed on the apical surface of epithelial cells, especially of airway passages, breast and uterus. Also expressed in activated and unactivated T-cells. Overexpressed in epithelial tumors, such as breast or ovarian cancer and also in non-epithelial tumor cells. Isoform Y is expressed in tumor cells only..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare MUC1 levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of MUC1 in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Assess subcellular localization patterns and co-localization with compartment markers in cultured cells.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify MUC1-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: Mucin 1, cell surface associated (MUC1) or polymorphic epithelial mucin (PEM) is a mucin encoded by the MUC1 gene in humans. This gene encodes a membrane-bound protein that is a member of the mucin family. Mucins are O-glycosylated proteins that play an essential role in forming protective mucous barriers on epithelial surfaces. It is mapped to 1q22. Mucin 1 is a transmembrane mucin normally expressed on the apical borders of secretory epithelial cells. Overexpression of Mucin 1 is often associated with colon, breast, ovarian, lung and pancreatic cancers. The protein serves a protective function by binding to pathogens and also functions in a cell signaling capacity. Mucin 1 stimulated ESR1-mediated transcription and contributed to estradiol-mediated growth and survival of breast cancer cells. This gene also can suppress pulmonary innate immunity, and its antiinflammatory activity may play an important modulatory role during microbial infection.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: Apical cell membrane.
- Tissue details: Expressed on the apical surface of epithelial cells, especially of airway passages, breast and uterus. Also expressed in activated and unactivated T-cells. Overexpressed in epithelial tumors, such as breast or ovarian cancer and also in non-epithelial tumor cells. Isoform Y is expressed in tumor cells only.
- Research category: Cancer,Cell Type Markers,Cytoskeleton/ECM,ECM Proteins,Extracellular Matrix,Invasion/Microenvironment,Signal Transduction,Tags & Cell Markers,Tumor Associated,Tumor Immunology,Tumor-Associated Antigens
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