Protein S100-A8

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Protein S100-A8 (93 aa, ~11 kDa) is encoded by the human S100A8 gene. This protein is involved in calcium and zinc binding and in the modulation of leukocyte functions.

**Synonyms:** - CAGA - CFAG - CGLA - CP-10 - Calgranulin A - Calprotectin L1L Subunit - Cystic Fibrosis Antigen - L1Ag - Leukocyte L1 Complex Light Chain - MIF - MRP8 - Migration Inhibitory Factor-Related Protein 8 - Myeloid-Related Protein 8 - NIF - S100 Calcium Binding Protein A8 - S100 Calcium-Binding Protein A8 - S100 calcium binding protein A8 - S100A8 - Urinary Stone Protein Band A - calgranulin A - p8