Anti-HSC71 antibodies enable researchers to detect and measure the HSC71 antigen in biological samples. This target is a reported synonym of the HSPA8 gene, which encodes heat shock protein family A (Hsp70) member 8. This protein is known to function in autophagy pathways, among other biological roles. The human version of HSC71 has a canonical amino acid length of 646 residues and a protein mass of 70.9 kilodaltons, although 2 isoforms have been identified. It is reported to be localized in the cell membrane, nucleus, lysosomes and cytoplasm of cells. Other names for this target antigen include HEL-33, HEL-S-72p, and HSC54. Over 80 citations in the literature describe the use of HSC71 antibodies in research. Western Blot is a widely used application for these antibodies. Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry are also common applications.