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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 594.

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Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Conjugation

Alexa Fluor® 594

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 590nm, Em: 617nm

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 68% PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

Application

Target Binding Affinity

Reactivity

Expected

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Application

Antibody Labelling

Reactivity

Expected

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Beta-galactoside-binding lectin that acts as a sensor of membrane damage caused by infection and restricts the proliferation of infecting pathogens by targeting them for autophagy (PubMed:22246324, PubMed:28077878). Detects membrane rupture by binding beta-galactoside ligands located on the lumenal side of the endosome membrane; these ligands becoming exposed to the cytoplasm following rupture (PubMed:22246324, PubMed:28077878). Restricts infection by initiating autophagy via interaction with CALCOCO2/NDP52 (PubMed:22246324, PubMed:28077878). Required to restrict infection of bacterial invasion such as S.typhimurium (PubMed:22246324). Also required to restrict infection of Picornaviridae viruses (PubMed:28077878). Has a marked preference for 3'-O-sialylated and 3'-O-sulfated glycans (PubMed:21288902).

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 594.

Alternative names

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

Alexa Fluor® 594

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 590nm, Em: 617nm

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number

EPR4857

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Specificity

This antibody has weak cross-reactivity with Galectin 9.

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Notes

This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling.
For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone. This conjugated antibody is eligible for the Abcam trial program.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Activity summary

Galectin 8 also known as Gal-8 or GAL is a member of the galectin protein family which binds β-galactosides. The protein has another name anti-gal and possesses a molecular mass of approximately 36 kDa. It exhibits broad expression in various tissues including the immune system bones and gastrointestinal tract. Galectin-8 functions mechanically by binding to glycoproteins and glycolipids which facilitates cell adhesion and regulation processes.

Biological function summary

Galectin-8 impacts numerous cellular functions through its involvement in immunomodulation and cell migration. Gal-8 promotes adhesion between cells and the extracellular matrix. It is not a part of a larger protein complex but interacts with multiple cell surface receptors guiding them toward or away from specific locations. Galectins including Galectin-8 influence immune cell responses by managing the apoptosis of T-cells and modifying cytokine production.

Pathways

Galectin-8 engages in signaling pathways related to cellular adhesion and immune system modulation. It participates in the integrin-mediated cell adhesion pathway and contributes to the receptor signaling pathway associated with cytokines. Within these pathways Galectin-8 interacts with other proteins such as integrins and T-cell receptors influencing their activation internalization and cell surface retention.

Associated diseases and disorders

Galectin-8 plays roles in cancer progression and inflammatory conditions. It is connected to cancer as it regulates angiogenesis cell invasion and metastasis. Galectin-8 interacts with fibronectin and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) within the context of cancer. In inflammatory diseases Gal-8 influences immune cell migration and inflammation through its action on cytokine receptors contributing to conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

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