Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
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Human EPCAM PicoKine ELISA Kit | EPCAM elisa kit
Human EPCAM PicoKine ELISA Kit
Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
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Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
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Background/Introduction: Epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) is a transmembrane glycoprotein mediating Ca2+-independent homotypic cell-cell adhesion in epithelia. Also it is involved in cell signaling, migration, proliferation, and differentiation. Additionally, EpCAM has oncogenic potential via its capacity to upregulate c-myc, e-fabp, and cyclins A & E. Since it is expressed exclusively in epithelia and epithelial-derived neoplasms, EpCAM can be used as test marker for various cancers. It appears to play a role in tumorigenesis and metastasis of carcinomas, so it can also act as a potential prognostic marker and as a potential target for immunotherapeutic strategies.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene encodes a carcinoma-associated antigen and is a member of a family that includes at least two type I membrane proteins. This antigen is expressed on most normal epithelial cells and gastrointestinal carcinomas and functions as a homotypic calcium-independent cell adhesion molecule. The antigen is being used as a target for immunotherapy treatment of human carcinomas. Mutations in this gene result in congenital tufting enteropathy. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008]
Uniprot Description
EPCAM: a single-pass type I membrane protein of the EPCAM family. May act as a physical homophilic interaction molecule between intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) and intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) at the mucosal epithelium for providing immunological barrier as a first line of defense against mucosal infection. Expressed in almost all epithelial cell membranes but not on mesodermal or neural cell membranes. Found on the surface of adenocarcinomas including pancreatic carcinoma. May be a marker of cancer stem cells.
Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2p21
Cellular Component: apical plasma membrane; basolateral plasma membrane; cell surface; integral to plasma membrane; lateral plasma membrane; plasma membrane; tight junction
Molecular Function: protein binding; protein complex binding
Biological Process: negative regulation of apoptosis; positive regulation of cell proliferation; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; stem cell differentiation; ureteric bud development
Disease: Colorectal Cancer, Hereditary Nonpolyposis, Type 8; Diarrhea 5, With Tufting Enteropathy, Congenital
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The Human EPCAM epcam (Catalog #AAA177637) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA177637 ELISA Kit recognizes Human EPCAM. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "EPCAM PicoKine, ELISA Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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