Galectin-8 Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody
Catalog #:EAB14682
Host / Isotype Clonality Applications MW (kDa) Reactivity
Rabbit IgG Polyclonal WB, IHC-P, IF/ICC, ELISA 36 Human, Mouse
Applications Dilutions
The application notes include recommended starting dilutions;optimal dilutions/concentrations should be detemined by the end user.
WB=1:500-2000 
IHC-P=1:50-300 
IF/ICC=1:50-300 
Application Key

WB-Western Blot IP-Immunoprecipitation IHC-Immunohistochemistry IF-Immunofluorescence ICC-Immunocytochemistry FC-Flow Cytometry

Reactivity Key

H-Human M-Mouse R-Rat Mk-Monkey B-Bovine Pg-Pig Hm-Hamster Dg-Dog C-Chicken X-Xenopus Z-Zebrafish Hr-Horse All-All Species Expected

Product Information
Conjugate Unconjugate
Specificity Galectin-8 Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of Galectin-8 protein.
Purification Affinity purification
Concentration 1mg/ml
Format Liquid
Formulation In PBS, pH 7.4, containing 0.02% sodium azide,0.5% BSA and 50% glycerol.
Shipping Gel Pack
Storage Store at -20°C least 1 year from the date of shipment. avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Aliquots may be stored at +4°C for 1-2 weeks.
UniProt ID

O00214

Entrez Gene ID

3964

Product Description

Galectin-8 also known as PCTA-1, LGALS8 is a member of the galectin family. Galectin-8 plays a crucial role in mediating cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, which are essential for maintaining tissue architecture and facilitating cellular communication. Galectin-8 is particularly significant in prostate cancer, as expression occurs exclusively in malignant tumors, making Galectin-8 a more specific biomarker compared to other prostate-specific antigens like prostate-specific antigen (PSA), which can also be elevated in benign conditions. This unique expression pattern not only aids in prostate cancer diagnosis but also provides insights into molecular mechanisms underlying tumor progression and metastasis.

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For Research Use Only, Not For Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Procedures.
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