Anti-Milk Fat Globule 1/MFGE8 Antibody Picoband®

About this product

Boster Bio Anti-Milk Fat Globule 1/MFGE8 Antibody catalog # PA1945. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.

Specifications

Catalog number

PA1945

Size / count

100 µg/Vial

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

MFGE8 (Milk Fat Globule-Egf Factor 8), also called as Lactadherin or SED1, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the MFGE8 gene. Mfge8 is secreted protein found in vertebrates, including mammals as well as birds. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Collins et al. (1997) mapped the MFGE8 gene to chromosome 15q25. Hanayama et al. (2002) found that MFGE8 is a factor that links apoptotic cells to phagocytes. MFGE8 specifically bound to apoptotic cells by recognizing aminophospholipids such as phosphatidylserine. MFGE8, when engaged by phospholipids, bound to cells via its RGD motif. It bound particularly strongly to cells expressing alpha-V-beta-3 integrin. Bu et al. (2007) showed that Mfge8 was expressed in intestinal lamina propria macrophages in mice. Using a wound-healing assay, they showed that Mfge8 promoted migration of intestinal epithelial cells through a PKC-epsilon (PRKCE) -dependent mechanism.

Synonyms

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

Gene Name

MFGE8

Gene ID

4240

UniProt

Q08431

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human

Cross Reactivity

No cross-reactivity with other proteins

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human Human Milk Fat Globule 1.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Tissue Specificity

Mammary epithelial cell surfaces and aortic media. Overexpressed in several carcinomas.

Applications

IHC, WB

Field of Research

Angiogenesis, Apoptosis, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Cell Biology, Cell Death, Metabolism, Metabolism Processes, Pathways and Processes

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified.

Concentration

Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 μg/ml.

Form

Lyophilized

Reconstitution

Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.

Function

Plays an important role in the maintenance of intestinal epithelial homeostasis and the promotion of mucosal healing. Promotes VEGF-dependent neovascularization (By similarity) . Contributes to phagocytic removal of apoptotic cells in many tissues. Specific ligand for the alpha-v/beta-3 and alpha-v/beta-5 receptors. Also binds to phosphatidylserine-enriched cell surfaces in a receptor-independent manner. Zona pellucida-binding protein which may play a role in gamete interaction. Binds specifically to rotavirus and inhibits its replication. .

References & Citations

1. Bu, H.-F., Zuo, X.-L., Wang, X., Ensslin, M. A., Koti, V., Hsueh, W., Raymond, A. S., Shur, B. D., Tan, X.-D. Milk fat globule-EGF factor 8/lactadherin plays a crucial role in maintenance and repair of murine intestinal epithelium. J. Clin. Invest. 117: 3673-3683, 2007. 2. Collins, C., Nehlin, J. O., Stubbs, J. D., Kowbel, D., Kuo, W.-L., Parry, G. Mapping of a newly discovered human gene homologous to the apoptosis associated-murine mammary protein, MFG-E8, to chromosome 15q25. Genomics 39: 117-118, 1997. 3. Hanayama, R., Tanaka, M., Miwa, K., Shinohara, A., Iwamatsu, A., Nagata, S. Identification of a factor that links apoptotic cells to phagocytes. Nature 417: 182-187, 2002.

Storage Conditions

Store at -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Calculated Molecular Weight

43123 MW

Observed Molecular Weight

43 kDa

Specificity

No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Gene Name Synonym

Lactadherin

Subcellular Location

Membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein . Secreted .

Sequence Similarities

Contains 1 EGF-like domain.

Protein Name

Lactadherin

Isotype

Rabbit IgG

Contents

Each vial contains 4mg Trehalose, 0.9mg NaCl and 0.2mg Na2HPO4.