Recombinant HEK293 cell expressing firefly luciferase gene under the control of NFkappaB response elements with constitutive expression of human TLR8 (Toll-like receptor 8, also known as CD288, a member of the toll-like receptor (TLR) family (GenBank Accession No. NM_138636).
Mycoplasma testing: The cell line has been screened using the PCR-based VenorGeM Mycoplasma Detection kit (Sigma-Aldrich, #MP0025) to confirm the absence of Mycoplasma species.
Host Species: human
Supplied as Each vial contains 2 x 106 cells in 1 ml of 10% DMSO
Background
The TLR family plays a fundamental role in pathogen recognition and activation of innate immunity. TLR8 is an endosomal receptor that recognizes single stranded RNA (ssRNA), and can recognize ssRNA viruses such as Influenza, HIV and HCV. TLR8 binding to the viral RNA recruits MyD88 and leads to activation of the transcription factor NF-kappaB and an antiviral response. Human TLR8 is functional but murine TLR8 is non-functional because it lacks five amino acids.
Application
Screen for activators or inhibitors of TLR8 signaling in a cellular context Characterize the biological activity of TLR8 and its interactions with ligands
Host Cell
HEK293
Synonyms
CD288, TLR8, Toll-like receptor 8
Shipping Temperature
-80°C (dry ice)
Note
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Storage Stability
Immediately upon receipt, store vials in liquid nitrogen.