The HSPA8 gene encodes a member of the heat shock protein 70 family, which contains both heat-inducible and constitutively expressed members. This protein belongs to the latter group, which are also referred to as heat-shock cognate proteins. It functions as a chaperone, and binds to nascent polypeptides to facilitate correct folding. It also functions as an ATPase in the disassembly of clathrin-coated vesicles during transport of membrane components through the cell. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [RefSeq]

Optimal dilution of the HSPA8 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

A synthetic peptide specific to human HSC70 / HSPA8 was used as the immunogen for the HSPA8 antibody.

Store the HSPA8 antibody at -20oC.