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AB239983

Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Recombinant fragment samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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Galectin-8, Gal-8, Po66 carbohydrate-binding protein, Prostate carcinoma tumor antigen 1, Po66-CBP, PCTA-1, LGALS8

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)

ab109519 staining Galectin 8/Gal-8 in HeLa (human cervix adenocarcinoma) cells by ICC/IF (Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100. Samples were incubated with primary antibody at a dilution of 1/100. A goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at a dilution of 1/1000. ab7291 and ab150120 were used as counterstains for primary antibody ab109519 and secondary antibody ab150077 respectively and DAPI was used as a nuclear counterstain.

Negative control 1 : Rabbit primary antibody and anti-mouse secondary antibody (ab150120)
Negative control 2 : Mouse primary antibody (ab7291) and anti-rabbit secondary antibody (ab150077)

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab109519).

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)

Overlay histogram showing HeLa cells stained with unpurified ab109519 (red line). The cells were fixed with 80% methanol (5 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab109519, 1/100) for 30 min at 22°C. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) (ab96899) at 1/500 dilution for 30 min at 22°C. Isotype control antibody (black line) was rabbit IgG (monoclonal) (1μg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions. Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab109519).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)

ab109519 staining Galectin 8/Gal-8 in human prostatic carcinoma tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P - paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections). Tissue was fixed with paraformaldehyde and antigen retrieval was by heat mediation in a EDTA buffer. Samples were incubated with primary antibody at a dilution of 1/250. A goat anti-rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051 was used as the secondary antibody at a dilution of 1/500.

Negative control 1 : PBS in place of primary antibody.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab109519).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)

Unpurified ab109519, at a 1/100 dilution, staining Human prostatic adenocarcinoma, using Immunohistochemstry, Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab109519).

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

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)

ab109519 staining Galectin 8/Gal-8 in the human cell line HEK293 (human embryonic kidney) by intracellular flow cytometry. Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and the sample was incubated with the primary antibody at a dilution of 1/100. A goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488) at a dilution of 1/500 was used as the secondary antibody.

Isoytype control : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Black)

Unlabelled control : Cell without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody (Blue)

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab109519).

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] - BSA and Azide free (AB239983)

This data was developed using ab109519, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.
Purified ab109519 at 1/30 dilution (2μg) immunoprecipitating Galectin 8/Gal-8 in HeLa whole cell lysate.
Lane 1 (input) : HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate 10μg
Lane 2 (+) : ab109519 + HeLa whole cell lysate.
Lane 3 (-) : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab109519 in HeLa whole cell lysate.
VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366) (1/10,000 dilution) was used for Western blotting.
Blocking Buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.
Diluting buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.
Observed band size : 36/40 kDa

All lanes:

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/galectin-8-gal-8-antibody-epr4857-ab109519'>ab109519</a>)

Predicted band size: 36 kDa

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  • Unconjugated

    Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • 775 Alexa Fluor® 750

    Alexa Fluor® 750 Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • 578 PE

    PE Anti-Galectin 8 / Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • 660 APC

    APC Anti-Galectin 8 / Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • HRP

    HRP Anti-Galectin 8 / Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Galectin 8 / Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Galectin 8 / Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • 617 Alexa Fluor® 594

    Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-Galectin 8 / Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • 565 Alexa Fluor® 555

    Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-Galectin 8 / Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

  • 603 Alexa Fluor® 568

    Alexa Fluor® 568 Anti-Galectin 8 / Gal-8 antibody [EPR4857]

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR4857

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IP, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra)

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

This antibody has weak cross-reactivity with Galectin 9.

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab239983 is the carrier-free version of ab109519.

Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
Please contact us for more information.

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

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

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.

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.

Product protocols

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Target data

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).
See full target information LGALS8

Publications (1)

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Applications

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Species

Unspecified reactive species

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