Abcam, ab134629, Recombinant Mouse Galectin 8/Gal-8 protein

Size: 50µg
Recombinant Mouse Galectin 8/Gal-8 protein is a Mouse Full Length protein, in the 1 to 316 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.
Key facts
Purity:>90% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:His tag N-Terminus,
Applications:Mass Spec, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q9JL15,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Mouse,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.32% Tris HCl, 0.02% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

Product details:
Previously labelled as Galectin 8.

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

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.