Description
Recombinant Human BCAM Protein (Fc Tag) | PKSH031736 | Gentaur US, UK & Europe Disrtribition
Synonyms: Basal cell adhesion molecule; Auberger B antigen; B-CAM cell surface glycoprotein; F8/G253 antigen; Lutheran antigen; Lutheran blood group glycoprotein; CD239; BCAM; LU; MSK19
Active Protein: N/A
Activity: A DNA sequence encoding the extracellular domain of human BCAM (NP_005572.2) (Met 1-Ala 547) was fused with the Fc region of human IgG1 at the C-terminus.
Protein Construction: A DNA sequence encoding the extracellular domain of human BCAM (NP_005572.2) (Met 1-Ala 547) was fused with the Fc region of human IgG1 at the C-terminus.
Fusion Tag: C-Fc
Species: Human
Expressed Host: HEK293 Cells
Shipping: This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Purity: > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Endotoxin: < 1.0 EU per µg as determined by the LAL method.
Stability and Storage: Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.
Molecular Mass: 83 kDa
Formulation: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4
Reconstitution: Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.
Background: The Lutheran (Lu) blood group and basal cell adhesion molecule (BCAM) antigens are both carried by 2 glycoprotein isoforms of the immunoglobulin superfamily representing receptors for the laminin alpha(5) chain. It is a transmembrane receptor with five immunoglobulin-like domains in its extracellular region, and is therefore classified as a member of the immunoglobulin (Ig) gene family. In addition to red blood cells, Lu/BCAM proteins are expressed in endothelial cells of vascular capillaries and in epithelial cells of several tissues. BCAM/LU has a wide tissue distribution with a predominant expression in the basal layer of the epithelium and the endothelium of blood vessel walls. As designated as CD239 recently, BCAM and LU share a significant sequence similarity with the CD146 (MUC18) and CD166, and themselves are adhesion molecules that bind laminin with high affinity. Laminins are found in all basement membranes and are involved in cell differentiation, adhesion, migration, and proliferation. BCAM is upregulated following malignant transformation of some cell types in vivo and in vitro, thus being a candidate molecule involved in tumor progression. In addition, BCAM interacts with integrin in sickle red cells, and thus may potentially play a role in vaso-occlusive episodes.
Research Area: Cardiovascular, immunology
