S100A8 Antibody [SA6279]

The S100 family of proteins are found in vertebrates and are characterized by two calcium-binding sites that have a helix-loop-helix conformation. The family of 24 is divided into three subgroups based on function: those with intracellular, intracellular plus extracellular, and extracellular regulatory effects. The calcium-binding protein S100A8, also called MRP8 or Myeloid-related protein 8, and Calgranulin A, forms a heterodimer with S100A9, called Calprotectin. The heterodimer is expressed by granulocytes, monocytes, and early differentiation states of macrophages, and is known to be an important pro-inflammatory mediator in acute and chronic inflammation. S100A8 and 9 are DAMPs, or Damage-associated molecular pattern molecules, and are able to activate receptors of the innate immune system, one being TLR4.

60B8AG, CAGA, calgranulin A, calgranulin-A, calprotectin L1L subunit, CFAG, CGLA, CP-10, cystic fibrosis antigen, L1Ag, leukocyte L1 complex light chain, MA387, MIF, migration inhibitory factor-related protein 8, MRP8, MRP-8, NIF, OTTHUMP00000015329, P8, protein S100-A8, S100 calcium binding protein A8, S100 calcium-binding protein A8 (calgranulin A), S100A8, urinary stone protein band A