The membrane-associated protein ABCB8 is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC proteins are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). ABCB8 is a member of the MDR/TAP subfamily. Members of the MDR/TAP subfamily are involved in multidrug resistance as well as antigen presentation. The function of this half-transporter has not yet been determined; however, it may involve the compartmentalization and transport of heme, as well as peptides, from the mitochondria to the nucleus and cytosol. This protein may also play a role in the transport of phospholipids into mitochondrial membranes.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 intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the MDR/TAP subfamily. Members of the MDR/TAP subfamily are involved in multidrug resistance as well as antigen presentation. The function of this half-transporter has not yet been determined; however, it may involve the compartmentalization and transport of heme, as well as peptides, from the mitochondria to the nucleus and cytosol. This protein may also play a role in the transport of phospholipids into mitochondrial membranes.1) Saito, S., (2002) J. Hum. Genet. 47 (1), 38-50.
Immunogen
Antibody produced in rabbits immunized with a synthetic peptide corresponding a region of human ABCB8.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WB
ABCB8 antibody can be used for detection of ABCB8 by ELISA at 1:62500. ABCB8 antibody can be used for detection of ABCB8 by western blot at 1 μg/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.:
Antibody used in WB on Human Heart at 0.2-1 ug/ml.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. XBL-10407 - Fetal Heart Tissue Lysate
Application Notes
ABCB8 antibody can be used for detection of ABCB8 by ELISA at 1:62500. ABCB8 antibody can be used for detection of ABCB8 by western blot at 1 μg/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short periods of storage (days) store at 4˚C. For longer periods of storage, store ABCB8 antibody at -20˚C. As with any antibody avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage Buffer
Antibody is lyophilized in PBS buffer with 2% sucrose. Add 50 μL of distilled water. Final antibody concentration is 1 mg/mL.