Molecular weight (DA)
179kD
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human ABCA8. AA range:1151-1200
Specificity
ABCA8 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of ABCA8 protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. ELISA: 1/40000. Not yet tested in other applications.
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
The membrane-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intracellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the ABC1 subfamily. Members of the ABC1 subfamily comprise the only major ABC subfamily found exclusively in multicellular eukaryotes. The encoded protein may regulate lipid metabolism and be involved in the formation and maintenance of myelin. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2014],
Function
function:ATP-dependent lipophilic drug transporter.,similarity:Belongs to the ABC transporter family. ABCA subfamily.,similarity:Contains 2 ABC transporter domains.,tissue specificity:Widely expressed with higher expression in heart, skeletal muscle and liver.,
Protein name
ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 8
Other name
ABCA8; KIAA0822; ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 8
Fields
>>ABC transporters
Human protein sequence Database
O94911
Mouse protein sequence database
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Basolateral cell membrane . Predominantly expressed on the sinusoidal plasma membrane. .
Tissue expression
Widely expressed with higher expression in heart, skeletal muscle and liver (PubMed:12379217, PubMed:28882873, PubMed:29300488). Highly expressed in the superior frontal white matter and inferior temporal white matter (PubMed:12379217).