FGF-8 Polyclonal Antibody

Ab type

Primary antibody

Background

Fibroblast growth factor 8 encoded by FGF8 is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities, and are involved in a variety of biological processes, including embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth and invasion. This protein is known to be a factor that supports androgen and anchorage independent growth of mammary tumor cells. Overexpression of this gene has been shown to increase tumor growth and angiogensis. The adult expression of this gene is restricted to testes and ovaries. Temporal and spatial pattern of this gene expression suggests its function as an embryonic epithelial factor. Studies of the mouse and chick homologs revealed roles in midbrain and limb development, organogenesis, embryo gastrulation and left-right axis determination. The alternative splicing of this gene results in four transcript variants.

Reactivity

Human;Mouse;Rat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Immunogen

The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from the Internal region of human FGF8. AA range:141-190

Storage Stability

-20°C for one year

Concentration

1 mg/ml

MolecularWeight_Da

26525

synonyms

FGF8; AIGF; Fibroblast growth factor 8; FGF-8; Androgen-induced growth factor; AIGF; Heparin-binding growth factor 8; HBGF-8