This gene encodes a member of the SLC39 family of solute-carrier genes, which show structural characteristics of zinc transporters. The encoded protein is glycosylated and found in the plasma membrane and mitochondria, and functions in the cellular import of zinc at the onset of inflammation. It is also thought to be the primary transporter of the toxic cation cadmium, which is found in cigarette smoke. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Additional alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been described, but their full-length nature is not known.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Recombinant fusion protein of human ZIP8
Gene ID
64116
Swissprot
Q9C0K1
Synonyms
SLC39A8BIGM103CDG2NLZT-Hs6PP3105ZIP8
Calculated MW
33kDa
Observed MW
25-33kDa
Applications
Reactivity
Human,Mouse
Tested Applications
WB,IF
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Dilution
WB 1:500-1:2000,IF 1:50-1:200
Concentration
1mg/mL
Storage Buffer
PBS with 0.02% sodium azide,50% glycerol,pH7.3.
Storage Instructions
Store at -20°C Valid for 12 months. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.