MFGE8 (Milk Fat Globule-Egf Factor 8), also called as Lactadherin or SED1, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the MFGE8 gene. Mfge8 is secreted protein found in vertebrates, including mammals as well as birds. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Collins et al.(1997) mapped the MFGE8 gene to chromosome 15q25. Hanayama et al.(2002) found that MFGE8 is a factor that links apoptotic cells to phagocytes. MFGE8 specifically bound to apoptotic cells by recognizing aminophospholipids such as phosphatidylserine. MFGE8, when engaged by phospholipids, bound to cells via its RGD motif. It bound particularly strongly to cells expressing alpha-V-beta-3 integrin. Bu et al.(2007) showed that Mfge8 was expressed in intestinal lamina propria macrophages in mice. Using a wound-healing assay, they showed that Mfge8 promoted migration of intestinal epithelial cells through a PKC-epsilon(PRKCE)-dependent mechanism.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Recombinant mouse protein (amino acids A23-C463) was used as the immunogen for the Milk fat globule 1 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Rat, Mouse
Recombinant
No
Antigen
Milk fat globule 1
Uniprot
P21956
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose
Format
Purified
Purification
Antigen affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the Milk fat globule 1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
IHC-P, FACS, WB, Direct ELISA
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 2-5ug/ml,Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells,Direct ELISA: 0.1-0.5ug/ml