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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human TXNDC3/NME8 recombinant protein (Position: M1-H446) was used as the immunogen for the NME8 antibody. |
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Overview
NME8 Antibody / TXNDC3 / Thioredoxin domain-containing protein 3 is a anti-NME8 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: NME8
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, NME8 antibody identifies a 588-amino-acid protein localized to cilia and flagella, where it forms disulfide-linked complexes that maintain axonemal integrity. NME8 acts as a redox-active thioredoxin enzyme, regulating disulfide bond formation and stabilization of microtubule doublets. It is crucial for proper assembly of outer dynein arms, which generate the bending motion of motile cilia.
The NME8 gene is located on chromosome 7p14.1 and is expressed in ciliated tissues such as respiratory epithelium, oviduct, and testis. Through its thioredoxin activity, NME8 supports sperm motility, mucociliary clearance, and left-right body asymmetry during embryonic development.
Pathologically, mutations in NME8 cause primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a disorder characterized by chronic respiratory infections, male infertility, and situs inversus due to impaired ciliary movement. Dysregulation of NME8 expression has also been implicated in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer�s, where it may influence axonal transport and oxidative stress. Research using NME8 antibody supports studies in ciliary biology, redox regulation, and cytoskeletal organization.
NME8 antibody is validated for western blotting, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry to detect ciliary structural and redox-regulating proteins.
Structurally, Thioredoxin domain-containing protein 3 contains an N-terminal thioredoxin fold and multiple coiled-coil regions that mediate protein dimerization and microtubule binding. This antibody enables detailed study of NME8's role in ciliary structure and redox homeostasis.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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