Abcam, ab70007, Anti-Tspan-8 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal Tspan-8 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 5 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human TSPAN8 aa 50-150.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human TSPAN8 aa 50-150. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P19075

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen., Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
Tspan-8 also known as Tetraspanin-8 is a protein with a mass of about 27 kDa. This protein belongs to the tetraspanin family characterized by four transmembrane domains. Tspan-8 is expressed in various tissues including the gastrointestinal tract kidney and lung with notable expression in human tumors. It localizes to membranes where it participates in organizing specific microdomains essential for cellular activities like adhesion and migration.
Biological function summary
Tspan-8 impacts several cellular functions such as motility and invasion. It often acts as part of a complex interacting with integrins and other tetraspanins. Through these interactions Tspan-8 facilitates communication between the extracellular matrix and the cytoskeleton. This interaction affects processes like cellular attachment and extracellular matrix remodeling contributing to its functions in normal physiological and pathological conditions.
Pathways
Numerous studies tie Tspan-8 to significant biological pathways particularly those involved in signal transduction and cellular movement. It connects closely with the integrin signaling pathway influencing cellular responses to external signals. In this context Tspan-8 interacts with proteins such as integrin αvβ6 contributing to diverse cellular outcomes. Additionally its role within the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) pathway is relevant for its function in cell plasticity and migration.
Tspan-8 links to cancer and inflammatory conditions. Its overexpression associates with tumor progression and metastasis particularly in cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer. The protein's interactions with integrin partners notably integrin αvβ6 could enhance cancer cell invasiveness. Moreover inflammation-related diseases might involve Tspan-8 through its influence on inflammatory cell trafficking and invasion contributing to disease pathology. Understanding these interactions can provide insights into novel therapeutic targets.