The Mouse Monoclonal anti-NKX2-8 antibody (Clone NKX28-2548) (ABIN7869676) specifically detects NKX2-8 in WB, ELISA and FACS.
The antibody is reactive with Human samples.
Optimal dilution of the NKX2.8 antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Concentration
0.2 mg/mL
Buffer
0.2 mg/mL in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/mL BSA (US sourced) and 0.05 % sodium azide
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
4 °C,-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the NKX2.8 antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Target
NKX2-8
(NK2 Homeobox 8 (NKX2-8))
Alternative Name
NKX2.8
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a homeobox-containing developmental regulator associated with liver development. The encoded protein binds to the alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) gene promoter and increases the expression of AFP. This gene is overexpressed in some lung cancers and is linked to poor patient survival, possibly due to its resistance to cisplatin. This gene is aberrantly methylated in pancreatic cancer, deleted in squamous cell lung carcinomas, and acts as a tumor suppressor in esophageal cancer. Mutations in this gene may also be a cause of neural tube defects.