{"product_id":"mcam-antibody-bha10554791","title":"MCAM Antibody","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a polyclonal anti-MCAM antibody raised in Rabbit, with confirmed utility in ELISA, WB, IHC. It is designed to detect MCAM protein in Human and supports researchers working in immunology contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunogen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synthetic peptide of Human MCAM — determines the epitope region; confirm compatibility with sample preparation and expected post-translational modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHost species (Rabbit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires anti-rabbit-IgG secondary reagents for indirect detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyclonal format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognizes multiple epitopes for robust signal; inherent lot-to-lot variability requires appropriate controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsotype (IgG):\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched secondary antibodies and isotype controls required. Compatible with standard Protein A\/G purification workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurification (Antigen affinity purification):\u003c\/strong\u003e Enriches for specific immunoglobulin classes; reduces non-specific background vs. crude antisera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMCAM\u003c\/strong\u003e (also referred to as A32 antigen, CD 146, CD146, CD146 antigen, Cell surface glycoprotein MUC18, Cell surface glycoprotein P1H12, Gicerin, Mcam, Melanoma adhesion molecule, Melanoma associated antigen A32, Melanoma associated antigen MUC18, Melanoma associated glycoprotein MUC18, Melanoma cell adhesion molecule, Melanoma-associated antigen A32, Melanoma-associated antigen MUC18, MelCAM, MUC 18, MUC18, MUC18_HUMAN, S endo 1, S endo 1 endothelial associated antigen, S-endo 1 endothelial-associated antigen) is a protein target studied in Human systems. Expression, subcellular localization, and post-translational modifications vary across cell types and disease states — factors critical to antibody-based detection design. Consult UniProt, NCBI Gene, and primary literature for current annotation of MCAM biology in immunology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eELISA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quantification of soluble target in biological fluids or culture supernatants. Ensure samples are within the linear detection range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWB:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirms target molecular weight and distinguishes isoforms under denaturing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIHC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visualization of target in FFPE or frozen tissue sections. Optimize antigen retrieval and secondary detection for each tissue type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsotype controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an isotype-matched (IgG from Rabbit) control at equivalent concentration to assess non-specific background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-reactivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyclonal preparations may cross-react with related proteins. Orthogonal validation (siRNA, KO lysate) is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sample matrix can affect performance; pilot dilution linearity and spike-recovery experiments are advised for quantitative studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies reactivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed for Human. Extrapolation to untested species requires empirical validation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is a polyclonal antibody purified from rabbit antiserum.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Sources:\n- UniProt: https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\n- NCBI Gene: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\n- Cusabio: https:\/\/www.cusabio.com\n- Human Protein Atlas: https:\/\/www.proteinatlas.org\n- PubMed: https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\n--\u003e","brand":"CUSABIO TECHNOLOGY LLC","offers":[{"title":"50 uL","offer_id":53247448645997,"sku":"CSB-PA783399-50UL","price":170.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 uL","offer_id":53247539708269,"sku":"CSB-PA783399-100UL","price":307.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/CSB-PA783399-P.jpg?v=1776787949","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/mcam-antibody-bha10554791","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}