Recombinant Human BCA-1/CXCL13

C-X-C motif chemokine 13 encoded by the CXCL13 gene located on human chromosome 4 is constitutively expressed in secondary lymphoid organs. It is also known as B lymphocyte chemoattractant (BLC) . As its name suggests, CXCL13 is selectively chemotactic for B cells belonging to both the B-1 and B-2 subsets, and elicits its effects by interacting with chemokine receptor CXCR5. It and its receptor CXCR5 control the organization of B cells within follicles of lymphoid tissues. Recombinant human CXCL13 is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 87 amino acids and mature human BCA-1 shares 64 % amino acid sequence similarity with the murine protein and 234 % amino acid sequence identity with other known CXC chemokines.

Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The biological activity determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human B cells is in a concentration range of 1.0-10 ng/ml.

Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.- 3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.