S100A8 (MRP-8)

The calcium-binding, migration inhibitory factor-related proteins, MRP-8 (S100A8) and MRP-14 (S100A9) belong to the S100 protein family. The expression of these proteins is largely confined to the cytosol of neutrophils and monocytes. The complex formation of these proteins is a calcium-dependent process. The S100A8/A9 heterocomplex, also called MRP-8/MRP-14 complex or calprotectin, comprises 60% of the cytoplasmic protein fraction of circulating polymorphonuclear granulocytes and is also found in monocytes, macrophages and ileal tissue eosinophils. In inflammatory conditions small venueles stain with both anti-S100A8 and S100A9. The staining of the two subunits is always coincident. The S100A8/A9 complex has antibacterial, antifungal and immunomodulating and antiproliferative effects. Besides this it is a potent chemotactic factor for neutrophils.\n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in ELISA, Flow Cytometry and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nFlow Cytometry: 1:10\nWestern Blot: 1:10\nELISA: Detection\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

S0052-17H

Size

100ug

Applications

ELISA, FC, WB

Hosts

Mouse

Reactivities

Hum

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.02% sodium azide, 0.1% BSA.

P Type

Mab

Purity

Purified

Isotype

IgM

References

1. Robinson, M et al; The S100 family heterodimer, MRP-8/14, binds with high affinity to heparin and heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycans on endothelial cells. J Biol Chem 2002, 277: 3658.

Additional Info

Recognizes an epitope on the human S100A8 (MRP-8) protein.