Human Siglec-8 (NP_055257) VersaClone cDNA

Siglec-8, also known as SAF, is a transmembrane lectin that is expressed on eosinophils, basophils, and mast cells and shows a binding preference for the carbohydrate 6-O sulfated sLe(x). The functional paralog of human Siglec-8 is known as Siglec-F in mouse. Cross-linking of Siglec-8 inhibits Fc epsilon RI alpha induced mast cell degranulation. It also induces eosinophil apoptosis, an effect which is enhanced by the eosinophil-activating cytokines IL-5, IL-33, and GM-CSF.