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Rabbit Polyclonal FGF8 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Rat, Human samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human FGF8.


Images

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FGF8 antibody (AB81384), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FGF8 antibody (AB81384), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-FGF8 antibody (AB81384), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

Preservative: 0.025% Sodium azide, 0.025% Thimerosal (merthiolate)
Constituents: 2.5% BSA, 0.45% Sodium chloride, 0.1% Disodium hydrogenorthophosphate

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Human FGF8. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P55075

Reactivity data

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
IHC-PWB
Human
Tested
Expected
Mouse
Predicted
Predicted
Rat
Tested
Tested

Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1.00000-2.00000 µg/mL
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Human
Dilution info
1.00000-2.00000 µg/mL
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. Required for normal brain, eye, ear and limb development during embryogenesis. Required for normal development of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neuronal system (PubMed:16384934, PubMed:16597617, PubMed:8663044). Plays a role in neurite outgrowth in hippocampal cells (PubMed:21576111).

Alternative names

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Rabbit Polyclonal FGF8 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Rat, Human samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human FGF8.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Human FGF8. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P55075
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
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

Notes

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Supplementary info

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

The FGF8 protein also known as fibroblast growth factor 8 plays a mechanical role in cell signaling and development. The FGF8 gene encodes two main isoforms: FGF8a and FGF8b each with different biological activities. FGF8 has a molecular mass of approximately 22-24 kDa. It expresses in developing tissues particularly in the embryo during early stages of vertebrate development. FGF8 interacts with fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) to initiate a cascade of signaling events leading to cellular responses.

Biological function summary

The FGF8 protein influences the regulation of cell division growth and differentiation particularly in embryonic development. FGF8 an integral part of several signaling complexes activates pathways that guide mesoderm and neural plate induction. Its expression is essential for limb and brain development providing necessary signaling cues required for proper patterning and morphogenetic processes.

Pathways

The FGF8 protein plays a central role in the MAPK/ERK signaling and PI3K/AKT pathways important mechanisms that govern cellular proliferation and survival. These pathways involve several proteins such as FGFR1 and FGFR2 which interact with FGF8 to mediate its effects. Through these pathways FGF8 coordinates with other members of the fibroblast growth factor family to regulate cellular functions in a concerted manner.

Associated diseases and disorders

The FGF8 protein associates with various congenital malformations specifically conditions like Kallmann syndrome and certain craniofacial dysplasias. Mutations or dysregulation in FGF8 can disrupt normal signaling processes leading to abnormalities in development. The protein closely interacts with other growth factors and receptors such as FGFR1 which when altered might contribute to the pathogenesis of these disorders by affecting the signaling pathways they share with FGF8.

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3 product images

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FGF8 antibody (ab81384), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FGF8 antibody (ab81384)

    ab81384 staining FGF8 in Human Ovarian cancer tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P - paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections). Tissue was fixed with paraformaldehyde and blocked with 5% BSA for 30 minutes at 37°C; antigen retrieval was by microwave heat mediation in a citrate buffer. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (2 μg/mL) for 2 hours at 37°C. A Biotin-conjugated secondary antibody was used.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FGF8 antibody (ab81384), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FGF8 antibody (ab81384)

    ab81384 at 1μg/ml staining FGF8 in Rat ovary tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry(Formalin/ PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections). The tissue underwent heat mediated antigen retrieval. A Biotin-conjugated Goat anti-rabbit IgG was used as secondary at 1/200 dilution.

  • Western blot - Anti-FGF8 antibody (ab81384), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-FGF8 antibody (ab81384)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-FGF8 antibody (ab81384)

    All lanes: Rat Ovary Tissue Lysate

    Predicted band size: 27 kDa

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