Product Information
98137-1-PBS targets CXCL8/IL-8 in FC (Intra) applications and shows reactivity with human samples.
| Tested Reactivity | human |
| Host / Isotype | Rabbit / IgG |
| Class | Recombinant |
| Type | Antibody |
| Immunogen | Recombinant protein Predict reactive species |
| Full Name | interleukin 8 |
| Calculated Molecular Weight | 99 aa, 11 kDa |
| GenBank Accession Number | BC013615 |
| Gene Symbol | IL-8 |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 3576 |
| ENSEMBL Gene ID | ENSG00000169429 |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification Method | Protein A purfication |
| UNIPROT ID | P10145 |
| Storage Buffer | PBS Only |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -80°C. |
Background Information
Interleukin 8 (IL-8), also known as CXCL8, is a CXC chemokine family member. This chemokine is secreted by a variety of cell types including monocyte/macrophages, T cells, neutrophils, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and various tumor cell lines in response to inflammatory stimuli. IL-8 has two primary functions. It induces chemotaxis in target cells, primarily neutrophils but also other granulocytes, causing them to migrate toward the site of infection. IL-8 also induces phagocytosis once they have arrived. This gene is believed to play a role in the pathogenesis of bronchiolitis, a common respiratory tract disease caused by viral infection. IL-8 is also known to be a potent promoter of angiogenesis. IL-8 has been associated with tumor angiogenesis, metastasis, and poor prognosis in breast cancer. IL-8 may present a novel therapeutic target for estrogen driven breast carcinogenesis and tumor progression.
