Anti-MFG-E8 Antibody
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Application ![]()
| WB |
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Primary Accession | Q08431 |
Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Calculated MW | 43105 Da |
Gene ID | 4240 |
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Other Names | Lactadherin; Breast epithelial antigen BA46; HMFG; MFGM; Milk fat globule-EGF factor 8; MFG-E8; SED1 |
Target/Specificity | Recognizes endogenous levels of MFG-E8 protein. |
Dilution | WB~~1/500 - 1/1000 |
Format | Liquid in 0.42% Potassium phosphate, 0.87% Sodium chloride, pH 7.3, 30% glycerol, and 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. |
Storage | Store at -20 °C.Stable for 12 months from date of receipt |
Name | MFGE8 |
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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. |
Cellular Location | Membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Secreted. Cytoplasmic vesicle, secretory vesicle, acrosome membrane {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P79385}; Peripheral membrane protein {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P79385}. Note=Located in the acrosomal region of zona-pellucida bound sperm. {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P79385} |
Tissue Location | Mammary epithelial cell surfaces and aortic media. Overexpressed in several carcinomas |

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Background
Rabbit polyclonal antibody to MFG-E8

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