Cystatin-8 Antibody - BSA Free

Western Blot: Cystatin-8 Antibody [NBP1-57663] - THP-1 cell lysate, concentration 0.2-1 ug/ml.

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: WB
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Format: BSA Free
• Concentration: 0.5 mg/ml

Cystatin-8 Antibody - BSA Free Summary

• Description: The addition of 50% glycerol is optional for those storing this antibody at -20C and not aliquoting smaller units. However, please note that glycerol may interrupt some downstream antibody applications and should be added with caution.
• Immunogen: Synthetic peptides corresponding to CST8(cystatin 8 (cystatin-related epididymal specific)) The peptide sequence was selected from the middle region of CST8. Peptide sequence LKPVNASNANVKQCLWFAMQEYNKESEDKYVFLVVKTLQAQLQVTNLLEY. The peptide sequence for this immunogen was taken from within the described region.
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: CST8
• Purity: Affinity purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Western Blot 1.0 ug/ml

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS, 2% Sucrose
• Preservative: 0.09% Sodium Azide
• Concentration: 0.5 mg/ml
• Purity: Affinity purified

Alternate Names for Cystatin-8 Antibody - BSA Free

• CRESCystatin-related epididymal spermatogenic protein
• cystatin 8 (cystatin-related epididymal specific)
• cystatin-8
• cystatin-related epididymal-specific

Background

The cystatin superfamily encompasses proteins that contain multiple cystatin-like sequences. Some of the members are active cysteine protease inhibitors, while others have lost or perhaps never acquired this inhibitory activity. There are three inhibitory families in the superfamily, including the type 1 cystatins (stefins), type 2 cystatins and the kininogens. The type 2 cystatin proteins are a class of cysteine proteinase inhibitors found in a variety of human fluids and secretions. The cystatin locus on chromosome 20 contains the majority of the type 2 cystatin genes and pseudogenes. This gene is located in the cystatin locus and encodes a protein similar to type 2 cystatins. The protein exhibits highly tissue-specific expression in the reproductive tract, suggesting implicit roles in reproduction. Alternative splicing identified in mouse is suggested in human based on EST evidence but the full-length nature of putative variants has not been determined.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: CST8
• Uniprot:
  • O60676(Human)