Chemotaxis and Migration: S100A8 promotes neutrophil chemotaxis and phagocyte migration via tubulin polymerization .
Cytokine Modulation: Upregulates NF-κB-dependent genes, IL-8, and ICAM-1, amplifying inflammatory responses .
Oxidative Metabolism: Enhances NADPH-oxidase activity by facilitating arachidonic acid transfer .
Metastasis: Recombinant S100A8/A9 promotes cancer cell migration and invasion via Akt/p38 MAPK signaling .
Biomarker Potential: Elevated S100A8 levels correlate with poor survival in breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers .
Heart Failure Prediction: Circulating S100A8/A9 predicts post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) heart failure with a hazard ratio of 1.92 per standard deviation .
Recombinant S100A8 Human, His is produced in E. coli, purified using nickel affinity chromatography, and validated via SDS-PAGE . Key steps include:
Parameter | Specification |
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Expression Vector | pET28 |
Tag Removal | Thrombin cleavage |
Endotoxin Levels | <1 pg/μg protein |
Inflammatory Diseases: S100A8/A9 inhibitors show promise in rheumatoid arthritis and sepsis .
Cancer Therapy: Targeting S100A8/A9 reduces metastasis and chemoresistance in preclinical models .
Biomarker: S100A8/A9 serum levels are elevated in colorectal carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma .
S100 Calcium Binding Protein A8, also known as S100A8 or calgranulin A, is a member of the S100 family of proteins. These proteins are characterized by their ability to bind calcium through EF-hand motifs, which are helix-loop-helix structural domains . S100A8 is predominantly found in the cytoplasm and/or nucleus of a wide range of cells and plays a crucial role in regulating various cellular processes, including cell cycle progression and differentiation .
S100A8 is a calcium- and zinc-binding protein that forms a heterodimer with S100A9, known as calprotectin . This heterodimer has a wide range of intra- and extracellular functions, particularly in the regulation of inflammatory processes and immune responses . S100A8 can induce neutrophil chemotaxis and adhesion, making it a significant player in the body’s defense mechanisms .
The human recombinant form of S100A8, tagged with a His (histidine) tag, is produced using recombinant DNA technology. This involves inserting the gene encoding S100A8 into an expression vector, which is then introduced into a host cell (commonly E. coli) to produce the protein. The His tag facilitates the purification of the recombinant protein through affinity chromatography, allowing for the isolation of high-purity S100A8 for research and clinical applications.