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| Alternative Names | Interleukin-8;IL-8;C-X-C motif chemokine 8;Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8;Emoctakin;Granulocyte chemotactic protein 1;GCP-1;Monocyte-derived neutrophil chemotactic factor;MDNCF;Monocyte-derived neutrophil-activating peptide;MONAP;Neutrophil-activating protein 1;NAP-1;Protein 3-10C;T-cell chemotactic factor;MDNCF-a;GCP/IL-8 protein IV;IL8/NAP1 form I;Interleukin-8; (Ala-IL-8)77;GCP/IL-8 protein II;IL-8 (1-77);IL8/NAP1 form II;MDNCF-b;IL-8 (5-77);IL-8 (6-77); (Ser-IL-8)72;GCP/IL-8 protein I;IL8/NAP1 form III;Lymphocyte-derived neutrophil-activating factor;LYNAP;MDNCF-c;Neutrophil-activating factor;NAF;IL-8 (7-77);GCP/IL-8 protein V;IL8/NAP1 form IV;IL-8 (8-77);GCP/IL-8 protein VI;IL8/NAP1 form V;IL-8 (9-77);GCP/IL-8 protein III;IL8/NAP1 form VI;CXCL8;IL8; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human IL8. |
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Overview
Anti-IL8/CXCL8 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting IL8. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 60 kDa; calculated MW: 11098 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-IL8/CXCL8 Antibody catalog # PA1353. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: IL8 — Interleukin-8
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 60 kDa; Calculated: 11098 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): IL-8 is a chemotactic factor that attracts neutrophils, basophils, and T-cells, but not monocytes. It is also involved in neutrophil activation. It is released from several cell types in response to an inflammatory stimulus. IL-8 (6-77) has a 5-10-fold higher activity on neutrophil activation, IL-8 (5-77) has increased activity on neutrophil activation and IL-8 (7-77) has a higher affinity to receptors CXCR1 and CXCR2 as compared to IL-8 (1-77), respectively. .
Scientific background (datasheet): Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is a chemokine produced by macrophages and other cell types such as epithelial cells. It is also synthesized by endothelial cells, which store IL-8 in their storage vesicles, the Weibel-Palade bodies. In humans, the interleukin-8 protein is encoded by the IL8 gene. Interleukin-8 (IL8) is a member of the CXC chemokine family (Hull et al., 2001). IL-8 is believed to play a role in the pathogenesis of bronchiolitis, a common respiratory tract disease caused by viral infection. This gene and other ten members of the CXC chemokine gene family form a chemokine gene cluster in a region mapped to chromosome 4q. The genes for IL8 have been co-localized on a 335-kb genomic fragment.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted.
Tissue details (datasheet): Widely expressed; lower levels in brain and lung.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the intercrine alpha (chemokine CxC) family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Angiogenesis,Cancer,Cardiovascular,Cytokines,Immunology,Innate Immunity,Interleukins,Invasion/Microenvironment.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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