rabbit monoclonal antibody against cd44 (R&D Systems)
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Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody Against Cd44, supplied by R&D Systems, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 93/100, based on 85 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
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1) Product Images from "Capillary morphogenesis gene 2 maintains gastric cancer stem-like cell phenotype by activating a Wnt/β-catenin pathway"
Article Title: Capillary morphogenesis gene 2 maintains gastric cancer stem-like cell phenotype by activating a Wnt/β-catenin pathway
Journal: Oncogene
doi: 10.1038/s41388-018-0226-z
Figure Legend Snippet: CMG2 High cells exhibit properties of GCSLCs. a , b qRT-RCR and western blotting showing higher CMG2 level of sphere-forming cells (SC) compared to monolayer cells (MC) in SGC7901 and XN0422 cell lines; ** P < 0.01. c qRT-PCR showing upregulated stemness-related transcription factor genes Nanog, Oct4, and Sox2 expressed by CMG2 High cells compared to CMG2 Low cells; * P < 0.05. ** P < 0.01. d Higher colony forming ability of CMG2 High cells than CMG2 Low cells; ** P < 0.01. e Limiting dilution showing increased sphere formation by CMG2 High cells compared to CMG2 Low cells; * P < 0.05. f Supplemented with 10% FBS for 72 h, CMG2 High cells expressing increased differentiation markers CK18 and H-KATPase after culture with medium. g Formation of subcutaneous xenograft tumors by CMG2 High cells than CMG2 Low cells. h Increased weight of xenograft tumors formed by CMG2 High cells compared to CMG2 Low cells. i The xenograft tumors derived from CMG2 High GC cells showing higher expression of CMG2, CD44, and Ki67 compared to that derived from CMG2 Low cells. Scale bar = 50 μm
Techniques Used: Western Blot, Quantitative RT-PCR, Expressing, Derivative Assay
Figure Legend Snippet: CMG2 High cells are detected in CD44 High population in GC cell lines and in GC tissues. a Representative flow histogram of the percentage of CD44 High cells in SGC7901 and XN0422 cell lines. b Limiting dilution showing increased capacity of sphere formation by CD44 High cells compared to CD44 Low cells; * P < 0.05. c Representative immunofluorescence images (left panel) and quantitative statistic results (right panel) showing more CMG2-positive cells detected in CD44 High subpopulation than CD44 Low subpopulation; Scale bar = 50 μm; ** P < 0.01. d The co-localization of CMG2 and CD44 in the frozen sections of fresh GC tissues; Scale bar = 100 μm
Techniques Used: Immunofluorescence
Figure Legend Snippet: Silencing CMG2 reduces GCSLC population. a Decreased expression of stemness marker CD44 and stemness-related factor SOX2 in GC cells with CMG2 knockdown (shCMG2). b Representative flow cytometric histograms showing decreased percentage of CD44 High cells in shCMG2 GC cells. c Markedly reduced sphere formation by CMG2 knockdown GC cells; * P < 0.05. d Decreased colony formation by shCMG2 cells. e Representative images showing decreased tumor formation in nude mice by CMG2 knockdown GC cells. f Reduced weight of xenograft tumor formed by shCMG2 GC cells; ** P < 0.01
Techniques Used: Expressing, Marker
Figure Legend Snippet: Silencing CMG2 results in reduced invasive and metastatic properties of GC cells epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT). a Representative images of transwell invasion test showing decreased invasion capability of GC cells with knockdown of CMG2. b Quantification of the transwell invasion assay results; Scale bar = 100 μm; ** P < 0.01. c Representative images of intraperitoneal metastasis tests showing reduced number of metastatic foci formed by shCMG2 cells. d Quantification of the intraperitoneal metastasis results; ** P < 0.01. e Western blot showing upregulation of E-cadherin and downregulation of CD44 and vimentin in GC cells with knockdown of CMG2
Techniques Used: Transwell Invasion Assay, Western Blot
Figure Legend Snippet: CMG2 interacts with LRP6 to activate β-catenin pathway in GC cells. a Representative immunofluorescence images showing co-localization of CMG2 and LRP6 in GC cells; Scale bar = 50 μm. b Co-IP confirmation of physical interaction between CMG2 and LRP6. c Western blotting showing reduced level of nuclear β-catenin in shCMG2 GC cells. d TOP/FOP flash showing decreased transcriptional activity of TCF4 in GC cells with silenced CMG2 (left panel) but increased transcriptional activity of TCF4 in GC cells with overexpressed CMG2 (left panel); * P < 0.05. e Western blot showing attenuated nuclear β-catenin level siLRP6 GC cells. f TOP/FOP flash showing decreased transcriptional activity of TCF4 in siLRP6 GC cells; ** P < 0.01. g Treatment with XAV-939, a specific inhibitor of β-catenin, abolishing CMG2 overexpression-induced TCF4 transcriptional activity; ** P < 0.01. h Treatment with XAV-939 decreasing nuclear accumulation of β-catenin, downregulating CD44 and vimentin, and upregulating E-cadherin in overCMG2 GC cells
Techniques Used: Immunofluorescence, Co-Immunoprecipitation Assay, Western Blot, Activity Assay, Over Expression

