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AB202614

Recombinant Human MAGEA8 protein

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Recombinant Human MAGEA8 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 318 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >85%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.

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MAGE8, MAGEA8, Melanoma-associated antigen 8, Cancer/testis antigen 1.8, MAGE-8 antigen, CT1.8

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human MAGEA8 protein (AB202614)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human MAGEA8 protein (AB202614)

15% SDS-PAGE analysis of ab202614 (3μg).

Key facts

Purity

>85% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Escherichia coli

Tags

His tag N-Terminus

Applications

Mass Spec, SDS-PAGE

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

P43361

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4 Constituents: PBS, 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.02% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"MGSSHHHHHHSSGLVPRGSHMGSMLLGQKSQRYKAEEGLQAQGEAPGLMDVQIPTAEEQKAASSSSTLIMGTLEEVTDSGSPSPPQSPEGASSSLTVTDSTLWSQSDEGSSSNEEEGPSTSPDPAHLESLFREALDEKVAELVRFLLRKYQIKEPVTKAEMLESVIKNYKNHFPDIFSKASECMQVIFGIDVKEVDPAGHSYILVTCLGLSYDGLLGDDQSTPKTGLLIIVLGMILMEGSRAPEEAIWEALSVMGLYDGREHSVYWKLRKLLTQEWVQENYLEYRQAPGSDPVRYEFLWGPRALAETSYVKVLEHVVRVNARVRISYPSLHEEALGEEKGV","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"37.6 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":318,"aminoAcidStart":1,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"P43361","tags":[{"tag":"His","terminus":"N-Terminus"}]}]

Properties and storage information

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
False

Supplementary information

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

MAGEA8 also known as Melanoma Antigen Family A8 is a protein with a molecular mass of approximately 36 kDa. It is part of the larger MAGE family which is known for having members with similar structures but diverse functions. MAGEA8 is mainly expressed in the testis and certain tumors showcasing a restricted expression pattern outside of normal tissues. The protein consists of conserved domains that suggest its involvement in key cellular functions.
Biological function summary

MAGEA8 participates in processes that influence cell survival and differentiation. While MAGEA8 does not operate as part of a well-known protein complex it shares functional attributes with other MAGE family members. These proteins can modulate cellular mechanisms often affecting the regulation of apoptosis and growth signals. MAGEA8 may assist in maintaining the delicate balance between cell death and proliferation in specific environments which can be critical during embryogenesis and tumorigenesis.

Pathways

Several factors place MAGEA8 within the context of signaling cascades involved in cell survival and stress response. MAGEA8 interacts with pathways like the p53 signaling pathway known for its role in controlling cell cycle and inducing apoptosis under stress. The interaction with the p53 pathway suggests a possible regulation of cell fate decisions by MAGEA8 much like other MAGE proteins including MAGEA1 and MAGEA3 which are recognized for their roles in similar pathways.

MAGEA8 mainly associates with certain types of cancers such as melanomas and other tumors where normal antigen expression is usually silent. This restricted expression makes MAGEA8 an attractive target for cancer immunotherapies. The role of MAGEA8 in these cancers often involves influencing aberrant cell proliferation similar to how other MAGE family members like MAGEA1 and MAGEA4 can function within oncogenic pathways. By understanding these associations researchers aim to exploit the cancer-testis specific expression of MAGEA8 for therapeutic-targeting strategies.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

ab202614 was purified using conventional chromatography.

General info

Function

Not known, though may play a role in embryonal development and tumor transformation or aspects of tumor progression.

Product protocols

Target data

Not known, though may play a role in embryonal development and tumor transformation or aspects of tumor progression.
See full target information MAGEA8

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