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Proteins and peptidesAnti-Ly6g antibody [1A8] - mouse IgG2c (Chimeric)
Low endotoxin, Azide free.
Our first-to-market chimera with mouse IgG2c backbone, this functional antibody specifically depletes neutrophils in vivo for up to 72h.
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Rabbit Polyclonal MCT 8 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human SLC16A2 aa 50-150.
IgG
Rabbit
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 49% PBS, 0.87% Sodium chloride
Liquid
Polyclonal
WB | IHC-P | |
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Human | Tested | Tested |
Mouse | Predicted | Predicted |
Rat | Predicted | Predicted |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/500.00000 - 1/1000.00000 | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 5 µg/mL | Notes - |
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Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Very active and specific thyroid hormone transporter. Stimulates cellular uptake of thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), reverse triiodothyronine (rT3) and diidothyronine. Does not transport Leu, Phe, Trp or Tyr.
Monocarboxylate transporter 8, MCT 8, Monocarboxylate transporter 7, Solute carrier family 16 member 2, X-linked PEST-containing transporter, MCT 7, SLC16A2, XPCT, MCT7, MCT8
Rabbit Polyclonal MCT 8 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human SLC16A2 aa 50-150.
Monocarboxylate transporter 8, MCT 8, Monocarboxylate transporter 7, Solute carrier family 16 member 2, X-linked PEST-containing transporter, MCT 7, SLC16A2, XPCT, MCT7, MCT8
IgG
Rabbit
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 49% PBS, 0.87% Sodium chloride
Liquid
Polyclonal
Affinity purification Immunogen
Blue Ice
1-2 weeks
+4°C
-20°C
Upon delivery aliquot
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
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MCT 8 serves a significant role in maintaining normal thyroid hormone levels within cells affecting development and metabolism. It does not act alone but operates as part of a cooperative network with other transporters and receptors to ensure precise hormonal balance. Its activity impacts processes like energy generation and usage as well as nervous system development. MCT 8's ability to mediate hormone access to target tissues highlights its importance in these biological processes.
MCT 8 also known as monocarboxylate transporter 8 is a protein important for transporting thyroid hormones across cell membranes. This transporter has a mass of approximately 61 kDa. MCT 8 is widely expressed in various tissues including the brain liver and kidneys with a significant presence in neurons. This transporter plays an important mechanical role in hormone regulation by facilitating the cellular uptake and efflux of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) critical components for proper cellular function.
MCT 8 is intricately involved in the thyroid hormone signaling pathway. This pathway influences diverse metabolic and developmental outcomes. MCT 8 works closely with other proteins such as thyroid hormone receptor alpha (THRA) that also bind and respond to thyroid hormones. The synchronization between MCT 8 and these proteins ensures effective communication and function within the hormonal axis impacting metabolic regulation and growth.
MCT 8 mutations connect strongly to Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. This condition arises from disrupted thyroid hormone transport leading to developmental and cognitive deficiencies. Patients typically exhibit reduced T3 levels in the brain. In this context MCT 8's relationship with proteins like THRA reveals how perturbations in hormone transport can cascade into broader physiological abnormalities.
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All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MCT 8 antibody (AB192828) at 1/500 dilution
All lanes: HT29 cell lysate
Predicted band size: 59 kDa
Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded Human adrenal tissue labeling MCT 8 with ab192828 at 5 μg/ml.
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