Mouse Wnt-8b (Wingless related integration site family member 8b) is a 40-50 kD secreted glycoprotein member of the Wnt family of proteins that function as ligands for the Frizzled family of receptors. Mature mouse Wnt-8b is 329 aa in length and contains 24 cysteines plus three potential N-linked glycosylation sites. Little is known about Wnt-8b. It appears to play a role in forebrain development. The mature mouse protein is 100%, 98% and 97% aa identical to mature rat, canine and human Wnt-8b, respectively.
Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions
Western Blot: 5ug/ml using lysates of KATO-III human gastric carcinoma cell line Optimal dilution determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Immunogen
Recombinant protein corresponding to Trp22-Glu52, Leu195-Arg269 from mouse Wnt‑8b, expressed in E. coli.
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder in PBS, 5% trehalose. Reconstitute with 200ul sterile PBS.
Purity
Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography from hybridoma culture supernatant.
Specificity
Recognizes mouse Wnt-8b. No cross-reactivity with recombinant human Wnt-2, -7a, -7b, -9a, recombinant mouse Wnt-1, -3a, -4, -5a, -5b, -8a, or -9b.