CA VIII rabbit polyclonal, anti-human, mouse, rat

Backgroud: The protein encoded by this gene was initially named CA-related protein because of sequence similarity to other known carbonic anhydrase genes. However, the gene product lacks carbonic anhydrase activity (i.e., the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide). The gene product continues to carry a carbonic anhydrase designation based on clear sequence identity to other members of the carbonic anhydrase gene family. The absence of CA8 gene transcription in the cerebellum of the lurcher mutant in mice with a neurologic defect suggests an important role for this acatalytic form. Mutations in this gene are associated with cerebellar ataxia, mental retardation, and dysequilibrium syndrome 3 (CMARQ3). Polymorphisms in this gene are associated with osteoporosis, and overexpression of this gene in osteosarcoma cells suggests an oncogenic role. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [providfunction:Does not have a carbonic anhydrase catalytic activity.,similarity:Belongs to the alpha-carbonic anhydrase family.,

Synonyms: CA8, CALS, Carbonic anhydrase-related protein, CARP, Carbonic anhydrase VIII, CA-VIII

Gene Name: CA8

Gene ID: 767

SwissProt ID: P35219

Purification: Affinity purification

Storage: Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.