In Western blotting, this antibody recognizes proteins in MW range of 265-400 kDa, identified as different glycoforms of EMA. This MAb reacts with the DTRP epitope in the tandem repeats. Thealpha subunit has cell adhesive properties. It can act both as an adhesion and an anti-adhesion protein. EMA may provide a protective layer on epithelial cells against bacterial and enzyme attack. The beta subunit contains a C-terminal domain, which is involved in cell signaling, through phosphorylations and protein-protein interactions. In immunohistochemical assays, it superbly stains routine formalin/paraffin carcinoma tissues. Antibody to EMA is useful as a pan-epithelial marker for detecting early metastatic loci of carcinoma in bone marrow or liver.

Type: Primary
Antigen: MUC1
Clonality: Monoclonal
Clone: Clone GP1.4
Conjugation: Biotin
Epitope:
Host: Mouse
Isotype: IgG1, kappa
Reactivity: Human