Immunohistochemical staining of Human BCAM (CD239) in human tonsil. Frozen sections of human tonsil were fixed with cold acetone, washed, and then stained with either Purified Mouse IgG2a κ Isotype Control (Cat. No. 550339; Left Image) or Purified Mouse Anti-Human BCAM (CD239) antibody (Right Image). A three-step staining procedure that employs a Biotin Goat Anti-Mouse Immunoglobulin (Cat. No. 550337), Streptavidin-Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) (Cat. No.550946), and the DAB Substrate Kit (Cat. No. 550880) was used to develop the primary staining reagents. As shown in the Right Panel, the Purified Mouse Anti-Human BCAM (CD239) antibody specifically stained vascular endothelial cells of vessels. Original magnification: 20×.
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Immunohistochemical staining of Human BCAM (CD239) in human tonsil. Frozen sections of human tonsil were fixed with cold acetone, washed, and then stained with either Purified Mouse IgG2a κ Isotype Control (Cat. No. 550339; Left Image) or Purified Mouse Anti-Human BCAM (CD239) antibody (Right Image). A three-step staining procedure that employs a Biotin Goat Anti-Mouse Immunoglobulin (Cat. No. 550337), Streptavidin-Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) (Cat. No.550946), and the DAB Substrate Kit (Cat. No. 550880) was used to develop the primary staining reagents. As shown in the Right Panel, the Purified Mouse Anti-Human BCAM (CD239) antibody specifically stained vascular endothelial cells of vessels. Original magnification: 20×.
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The B64 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes Basal Cell Adhesion Molecule (BCAM, B-CAM) which is also known as CD239, Lutheran blood group antigen (Lu), or Lutheran glycoprotein. BCAM (CD239) is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is encoded by BCAM [basal cell adhesion molecule (Lutheran blood group)] which belongs to the Ig gene superfamily. Full-length BCAM (CD239) is comprised of an extracellular region with two N-terminal V-type Ig-like domains followed by three C2-type Ig-like domains, a transmembrane region, and cytoplasmic domain of 59 amino acid residues. The extracellular region of this adhesion molecule functions as a receptor for α5-chain containing laminins which are found in basement membranes whereas its cytoplasmic tail may have signal-transduction functions. BCAM (CD239) is expressed on erythrocytes and on the basal layer of vascular endothelial cells or some epithelial cells. BCAM (CD239) is highly expressed on sickle red cells and may play a role in vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease. It is also upregulated upon malignant transformation of some cell types including those found in ovarian carcinomas.
Development References (4)
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Kikkawa Y, Miner JH. Review: Lutheran/B-CAM: a laminin receptor on red blood cells and in various tissues.. Connect Tissue Res. 2005; 46(4-5):193-9. (Biology). View Reference
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Wautier MP, El Nemer W, Gane P, et al. Increased adhesion to endothelial cells of erythrocytes from patients with polycythemia vera is mediated by laminin alpha5 chain and Lu/BCAM.. Blood. 2007; 110(3):894-901. (Biology). View Reference
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Zen Q, Cottman M, Truskey G, Fraser R, Telen MJ. Critical factors in basal cell adhesion molecule/lutheran-mediated adhesion to laminin.. J Biol Chem. 1999; 274(2):728-34. (Biology). View Reference
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Zola H, Swart B, Nicholson I, Voss E. CD239. In: Zola H. Leukocyte and stromal cell molecules : the CD markers. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley-Liss; 2007:393-394.
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