Background:

Human milk-fat globule (MFG) is abundant in human breast milk and is composed of secreted lipids encapsulated by plasma membranes from the epithelial cells of mammary glands. MFG membranes are composed of various glycoproteins that serve as markers for differentiated carcinomas. MFG-E8 (Milk fat globule-EGF factor 8), also known as Lactadherin or BA46, is a 387 amino acid peripheral membrane protein that localizes to the membrane of a variety of tissues, including mammary epithelial surfaces, and contains one EGF-like domain and two F5/8 type C domains. Functioning as a specific ligand for Integrin β 5 and Integrin β3, MFG-E8 is thought to be involved in gamete interactions and cell attachment, possibly playing a role in fertilization and apoptosis. Additionally, MFG-E8 binds to rotavirus and inhibits its replication, thereby protecting the cell from viral infection. Overexpression of MFG-E8 is associated with breast cancer, suggesting that MFG-E8 may be related to tumorigenesis.

Specificity:

MFGE8 polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of MFGE8 protein.

Alternative names:

Lactadherin; Breast epithelial antigen BA46; HMFG; MFGM; Milk fat globule-EGF factor 8; MFG-E8; SED1; MFGE8

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 full length Human MFGE8.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 54 kDa

Applications:

WB,IHC,IF

Usage:

WB 1:500 - 1:2000 IHC 1:50 - 1:200 IF 1:50 - 1:200

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

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

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