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| Alternative names | Integrin alpha-8; ITGA8 |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human ITGA8 recombinant protein (Position: E347-D964). |
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| Form | Lyophilized |
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Product Overview
This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects integrin alpha-8 (gene ITGA8) in human samples and is validated for Western blot, ICC/IF, flow cytometry and ELISA. The predicted molecular weight is 117.5 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 180 kDa.
Integrin alpha-8 (ITGA8) pairs with integrin beta-1 to bind RGD-containing ligands such as nephronectin, fibronectin and osteopontin. It is essential for kidney development, where it mediates interactions between the ureteric bud and surrounding mesenchyme, and it is also expressed in smooth muscle and mesangial cells.
| Target | Integrin alpha-8 (gene ITGA8; UniProt P53708, human) |
|---|---|
| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Human |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Formulation | Per vial: 4 mg trehalose; 0.9 mg NaCl; 0.2 mg Na2HPO4 |
| Calculated MW | 117.5 kDa |
| Observed MW | 180 kDa |
| Storage | As supplied: −20 °C for up to 12 months from receipt. After reconstitution: 4 °C for up to 1 month, or aliquot and keep at −20 °C for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. |
Validated Applications
| Western blot | 0.25–0.5 µg/mL (Human) |
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| Immunocytochemistry / Immunofluorescence | 5 µg/mL (Human) |
| Flow cytometry (fixed cells) | 1–3 µg/1×106 cells (Human) |
| ELISA | 0.1–0.5 µg/mL |
Samples with a confirmed band (WB): human HEK293 cells.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Conditions in the example images (WB): 5–20% gradient SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, 30 µg lysate per lane, transfer to nitrocellulose membrane, blocking in 5% non-fat milk, primary antibody at 0.5 µg/mL overnight at 4 °C, HRP-conjugated secondary antibody at 1:5000, ECL detection.
Samples with confirmed staining (ICC/IF): A431 cells.
Samples with a confirmed signal (flow cytometry): 293T cells.
Immunogen
Recombinant human ITGA8 fragment (Glu347–Asp964), expressed in E. coli.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with human. UniProt places integrin alpha-8 in the membrane and cell membrane. Tissue expression noted by UniProt (human): Expressed in mesenchymal cells, including alveolar myofibroblasts, kidney mesangial cells and hepatic stellar cells and vascular and visceral smooth muscle (at protein level). The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
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