Abcam, ab316271, Anti-Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody [EPR26780-11]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Galectin 8/Gal-8 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR26780-11,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
Patented technology
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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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
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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, 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

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.