Anti-NG2 antibody [LHM 2],Abcam,AB20156

The LHM2 antibody is a very good marker for melanoma (>90% stained). LHM2 also stains basal cell carcinomas and subpopulation of basal keratinocytes. LHM2 can be used as a diagnostic panel for immunopathology of malignant melanoma and potential candidates for immunoimaging and immunotherapy of disseminated melanoma. The originators of this antibody report that the MCSP is a cell surface marker specific for epidermal stem cells (J. Invest. Dermatol. in press). Potential applications of the LHM2 antibody include use for separation/isolation of epidermal stem cells, detection of stem cells in skin biopsies or epithelial cell cultures and optimisation of culture conditions to retain epidermal stem cell population in in vitro cultures.

Host

Mouse

Reactivity

Human

Application

WB, IHC-FoFr, Flow Cyt, IHC-Fr, IP

Platform ID

BAB963782893

Abcam

Headquarters

Discovery Drive Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AX UK

Contact

Tel: +44 (0)1223 696000
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Product Specifications
Scientific Background

Specifications

NameAnti-NG2 antibody [LHM 2]
Cat. No.AB20156
HostMouse
IsotypeIgG1
ReactivityHuman
ApplicationWB, IHC-FoFr, Flow Cyt, IHC-Fr, IP
ClonalityMonoclonal
Clone NumberLHM 2
Concentration1 mg/mL Batch dependent concentration
ImmunogenCell preparation containing CSPG4 protein. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
PurityAffinity purification Protein A/G
Appearance/FormLiquid
ShippingBlue Ice
FormulationPreservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS
Storage-20°C
Regulatory StatusResearch Use Only

Scientific Background

Target data Proteoglycan playing a role in cell proliferation and migration which stimulates endothelial cells motility during microvascular morphogenesis. May also inhibit neurite outgrowth and growth cone collapse during axon regeneration. Cell surface receptor for collagen alpha 2(VI) which may confer cells ability to migrate on that substrate. Binds through its extracellular N-terminus growth factors, extracellular matrix proteases modulating their activity. May regulate MPP16-dependent degradation and invasion of type I collagen participating in melanoma cells invasion properties. May modulate the plasminogen system by enhancing plasminogen activation and inhibiting angiostatin. Functions also as a signal transducing protein by binding through its cytoplasmic C-terminus scaffolding and signaling proteins. May promote retraction fiber formation and cell polarization through Rho GTPase activation. May stimulate alpha-4, beta-1 integrin-mediated adhesion and spreading by recruiting and activating a signaling cascade through CDC42, ACK1 and BCAR1. May activate FAK and ERK1/ERK2 signaling cascades. See full target information CSPG4

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