Abcam, ab230459, Anti-pan Cadherin antibody

Size: 100µL / 500µL / 1mL
Rabbit Polyclonal N Cadherin antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.6Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Pan Cadherin also known as cadherin pan antibodies or anti pan cadherin is a protein family that mediates cell-cell adhesion in tissues. This protein group includes several members like E-cadherin and N-cadherin which are integral in maintaining the structural integrity of tissues. Pan Cadherin proteins weigh around 120 kDa and are widely expressed in various cell types including epithelial and neural tissues. They possess repetitive amino acid sequences and are calcium-dependent playing an important role in the mechanical linking of cells.
Biological function summary
Pan Cadherin proteins mediate adhesion through forming homophilic interactions. These proteins are components of adherens junctions which are important structures in cellular adhesion. Within these complexes cadherins interact with catenins to link the cytoskeleton to cell membrane proteins maintaining cell polarity and tissue architecture. The function of cadherins extends to signaling roles that influence cell behavior and differentiation emphasizing their role in cellular communication.
Pathways
Pan Cadherin proteins participate in significant signaling mechanisms such as the Wnt signaling and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) pathways. In the Wnt signaling pathway cadherins influence cell fate decisions while in EMT they drive the remodeling of cellular structures important for tissue development. N-Cadherin is closely associated with Pan Cadherin in these pathways collaborating to mediate cellular transformations and migrations essential for embryogenesis and wound healing processes.
Pan Cadherin dysfunction correlates with cancer progression and metastasis. Aberrant cadherin expression contributes to the loss of cell adhesion promoting tumor invasion and metastasis. In particular disruptions in E-Cadherin frequently found in epithelial cancers highlight the critical role of Pan Cadherin in maintaining tissue homeostasis. Additionally N-Cadherin upregulation in various cancers illustrates its involvement in tumor aggressiveness further linking Pan Cadherin to pathogenesis.