Background:

Several proteins have been identified as specific markers of prostate cancer, and they may be useful as diagnostic indicators. PSA, prostate specific antigen, is the classical indicator for transformed prostate tissue; however, in addition to being up-regulated in prostate cancer, PSA is also up-regulated in non-malignant conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia prostate. Galectin-8, also known as prostate-specific membrane antigen (PCTA-1), is an additional prostate-specific antigen that is overexpressed only in malignant tumors and therefore is a more specific identifier of malignancies. It is a member of the galectin gene family which mediates bothe cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions in a manner similar to the selectin subgroup of C-type lectins.

Specificity:

Galectin 8 polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of Galectin 8 protein.

Alternative names:

Gal-8, Po66-CBP, PCTA-1, LGALS8, Gal 8, Gal-8, Gal8, Galectin-8, galectin-8g, Lectin galactoside binding soluble 8, LEG8, LGAL S8, Lgals8, PCTA 1, PCTA-1, PCTA1, Po66 carbohydrate binding protein, Po66 carbohydrate-binding protein, Po66 CBP, Po66-CBP, Prostate carcinoma tumor antigen 1,

Species reactivity:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Recombinant protein

Purification & Purity:

ProA affinity purified

Molecular weight:

40 kDa

Applications:

WB ICC IF IHC FC IP

Usage:

WB:1:500-1:1,000 ICC/IF:1:400-1:800 IHC:1:50-1:200 FC:1:50-1:100

Storage:

Store at +4°C after thawing. Aliquot store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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