Anti-TLR8 antibody [OTI4F3],Abcam,AB236521

Target data Endosomal receptor that plays a key role in innate and adaptive immunity (PubMed : 25297876, PubMed : 32433612). Controls host immune response against pathogens through recognition of RNA degradation products specific to microorganisms that are initially processed by RNASET2 (PubMed : 31778653). Recognizes GU-rich single-stranded RNA (GU-rich RNA) derived from SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1 and HIV-1 viruses (PubMed : 33718825). Upon binding to agonists, undergoes dimerization that brings TIR domains from the two molecules into direct contact, leading to the recruitment of TIR-containing downstream adapter MYD88 through homotypic interaction (PubMed : 23520111, PubMed : 25599397, PubMed : 26929371, PubMed : 33718825). In turn, the Myddosome signaling complex is formed involving IRAK4, IRAK1, TRAF6, TRAF3 leading to activation of downstream transcription factors NF-kappa-B and IRF7 to induce pro-inflammatory cytokines and interferons, respectively (PubMed : 16737960, PubMed : 17932028, PubMed : 29155428). See full target information TLR8