| Background |
Galectin-8 (Gal-8) is a lectin family member and is one of the tandem repeat-type galectins containing two carbohydrate recognition domains (CRD) connected by a linker region in a single peptide chain. The CRD is responsible for β-galactoside binding, and the binding partners for galectin-8 have been identified, including CD44 and a subset of integrins. Galectin-8 and integrins form complexes, subsequently leading to phosphorylation of paxillin and focal adhesion kinase (FAK), which activates signal pathways including MAPK-ERK and PI3K-AKT pathways. Galectin-8 is constitutively presented in the Liver, kidney, cardiac muscle, lung, and brain. Galectin-8 serves as an immunosuppressive protective role against autoimmune CNS inflammation, regulating the balance of Th17 and Th1 polarization. |
| Synonyms |
LGALS8, Gal-8, PCTA-1, PCTA1, Po66-CBP |
| Uniprot ID |
O00214 |
| Molecular Weight |
The protein has a calculated MW of 36.6 kDa.
The protein migrates as 34 kDa under reducing condition (SDS-PAGE analysis). |
| Expression System |
Escherichia coli |
| Purity |
>98% as determined by SDS-PAGE. |
| Activity |
Measured by its ability to agglutinate human red blood cells.
The ED₅₀ for this effect is <8 μg/mL. |
| Endotoxin Level |
<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
| Protein Sequence |
MLSLNNLQNIIYNPVIPFVGTIPDQLDPGTLIVIRGHVPSDADRFQVDLQNGSSMKPRADVAFHFNPRFKRAGCIVCNTLINEKWGREEITYDTPFKREKSFEIVIMVLKDKFQVAVNGKHTLLYGHRIGPEKIDTLGIYGKVNIHSIGFSFSSDLQSTQASSLELTEISRENVPKSGTPQLRLPFAARLNTPMGPGRTVVVKGEVNANAKSFNVDLLAGKSKDIALHLNPRLNIKAFVRNSFLQESWGEEERNITSFPFSPGMYFEMIIYCDVREFKVAVNGVHSLEYKHRFKELSSIDTLEINGDIHLLEVRSW with polyhistidine tag at the N-terminus. |
| Protein Tag |
His Tag (N-term) |
| Form |
The protein was lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution containing 1X PBS, pH 7.4. If you have any concerns or special requirements, please confirm with us. |
| Application |
Cell Culture |
No references are available
