FKBP-8 Antibody

FKBP-8, also known as Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase PPIase FKBP8, FKBP8, 38 kDa FK506-binding protein, 38 kDa FKBP, FKBP-38, hFKBP38, FK506-binding protein 8, FKBP-8, FKBPR38, Rotamase, is encoded by the gene name FKBP8 and FKBP38. FKBP-8 is in constitutively inactive PPiase, which becomes active when bound to calmodulin and calcium. Recent studies have shown that FKBP-8 may act as a chaperone for BCL2, by targeting BCL2 to the mitochondria and modulating its phosphorylation state. Furthermore, the BCL2/FKBP8/calmodulin/calcium complex may play a role in the binding of BCL2 to its targets. The active form of FKBP8 may therefore play a role in the regulation of apoptosis. FKBP-8 is expressed widely, with highest levels detected in brain. FKBP-8 is also highly abundant in the retina.

~60 kDa observed. The calculated molecular weight is 44 kDa, however FKBP-8 has been shown at ~53-62 kDa most likely due to post-translational modification.

Epitope: N-terminus

Recombinant protein corresponding to the N-terminus of human FKBP-8.

Research Category
Signaling

Research Sub Category
Signaling Neuroscience

This FKBP-8 antibody is validated for use in WB, IH for the detection of FKBP-8.

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected FKBP-8 in HeLa transfected with myc-FKBP38 and HEK293 cell lysate (Zou, H., et al. (2013). JBC. 1-9).
Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:50 dilution from a representative lot detected FKBP-8 in human cerebral cortex and human thalamus tissue.

Rabbit polyclonal serum with 0.05% sodium azide.

Unpurified

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Evaluated by Western Blotting in HeLa cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected FKBP-8 in 10 µg of HeLa cell lysate.

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

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