Immunofluorescence analysis of U251 cells using COL8A2 antibody (green). Blue: DAPI fluorescent DNA dye. Red: Actin filaments have been labeled with Omnimabs® 594-Phalloidin.
This gene encodes the alpha 2 chain of type VIII collagen. This protein is a major component of the basement membrane of the corneal endothelium and forms homo- or heterotrimers with alpha 1 (VIII) type collagens. Defects in this gene are associated with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy type 2. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2014]
Alternative Names
collagen VIII alpha-2 polypeptide collagen type VIII alpha 2 endothelial collagen procollagen type VIII alpha 2
Immunofluorescence analysis of U251 cells using COL8A2 antibody (green). Blue: DAPI fluorescent DNA dye. Red: Actin filaments have been labeled with Omnimabs® 594-Phalloidin.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Shipped at 4°C. Store at +4°C short term (1-2 weeks). Store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze / thaw cycle.
Storage Buffer
Purified antibody in PBS with 0.05% PC300,40% Glycerol.