21.10.2014NKX2-8 antibody (pAb) Rabbit Anti -Human/Mouse/Rat NK2 homeobox 8 (NKXH, NKX2 -9) Instruction Manual Catalog Number PK-AB718-6753 Synonyms NKX2-8 Antibody: NK2 homeobox 8, NKXH, NKX2-9 Description NKX2-8 (NK2 homeobox 8) is a member of a family of transcription factors that are involved in embryonic development and cell fate. It is expressed in the ventral foregut, the developing heart, the epithelial layers of the branchial arches and in the dorsal mesoderm. In conjunction with related protein, NKX2-5, NKX2-8 may play a role in cardiac embryonic development. NKX2-8 is also thought to be involved in lung development and is suspected of being an oncogene in lung cancer that is activated by way of gene amplification at chromosome 14q13. Quantity 100 µg Source / Host Rabbit Immunogen NKX2-8 antibody was raised against a 19 amino acid synthetic peptide near the center of human NKX2-8. Purification Method Affinity chromatography purified via peptide column. Clone / IgG Subtype Polyclonal antibody Species Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat Specificity NKX2-8 antibody is predicted to not cross-react with other NK2 homeobox family members. Formulation Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide. Reconstitution During shipment, small volumes of antibody will occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial. For products with volumes of 200 μl or less, we recommend gently tapping the vial on a hard surface or briefly centrifuging the vial in a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container’s cap. Storage & Stability Antibody can be stored at 4ºC for three months and at -20°C for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures. Applications E, WB, IHC, IF |Note: Antibody might be suitable for other applications not tested so far. Optimal concentrations for each application have to be determined indivudually. NKX2-8 antibody can be used for detection of NKX2-8 by Western blot at 1 µg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 2.5 µg/mL. For immunofluorescence start at 2.5 µg/mL. Images Available upon request. References Boettger T, Stein S, and Kessel M. The chicken NKX2.8 homeobox gene: A novel member of the NK-2 gene family. Dev. Genes Evol. 1997; 207:65-70. Kendall J, Liu Q, Bakleh A, et al. Oncogenic ccooperation and coamplification of developmental transcription factor genes in lung cancer. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2007; 104:16663-8. Hsu DS, Acharya CR, Balakumaran BS, et al. Characterizing the developmental pathways TTF-1, NKX2-8, and PAX9 in lung cancer. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2009; 106:5312-7. Images Available upon request. Related Products Cat. No. PK-AB718-6753P - NKX2 8 Peptide Cat. No. PK-AB718-1464 - Rat Liver Tissue Lysate FOR IN VITRO RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES. PromoCell GmbH North America 1 – 866 – 251 – 2860 (toll free) Email: [email protected] Sickingenstr. 63/65 Deutschland 0800 – 776 66 23 (gebührenfrei) www.promokine.info 69126 Heidelberg France 0800 90 93 32 (ligne verte) Germany United Kingdom 0800 – 96 03 33 (toll free) Other Countries +49 6221 – 649 34 0 09/2014 .