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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human NRCAM recombinant protein (Position: R207-Q1025) was used as the immunogen for the NRCAM antibody. |
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Overview
NRCAM Antibody / Neuronal cell adhesion molecule is a anti-NRCAM Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: NRCAM
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
NRCAM is encoded by the NRCAM gene located on human chromosome 7q31.1. The protein is approximately 135 kilodaltons and comprises six immunoglobulin-like domains, five fibronectin type III repeats, a single transmembrane segment, and a short cytoplasmic tail containing ankyrin-binding motifs. These structural features allow NRCAM to interact with both extracellular ligands and intracellular cytoskeletal adaptors, linking adhesion to signal transduction and cytoskeletal organization.
The NRCAM antibody detects a 135 kilodalton band by western blot and exhibits strong membrane and axonal staining in neuronal cultures and brain tissue. NRCAM mediates homophilic and heterophilic interactions with other cell adhesion molecules, including contactin and L1CAM, forming complexes that regulate neurite outgrowth, axonal pathfinding, and synapse stabilization. In developing neurons, NRCAM clusters at growth cones, coordinating adhesion with actin dynamics and microtubule extension.
NRCAM also participates in signaling cascades involving the MAPK and PI3K pathways, modulating neuronal survival and differentiation. In non-neuronal tissues, NRCAM contributes to cell migration and epithelial morphogenesis, while in cancer, its overexpression promotes tumor cell adhesion and metastasis, particularly in melanoma, glioma, and prostate carcinoma.
Genetic and expression studies link NRCAM variants to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, including autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia, suggesting that altered cell adhesion signaling may underlie synaptic dysfunction.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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