Recombinant Mouse YM1/ECF-L/Chil3 Protein (His Tag)

Chitinase 3-like 3 gene, also known as YM1 and ECF-L, encodes a precursor protein with 398 amino acid residues with a 21 residue signal sequence. Chitinase 3-like 3 protein is a lectin that binds saccharides with a free amino group, such as glucosamine or galactosamine. Binding to oligomeric saccharides is much stronger than binding to mono- or disaccharides. Also binds heparin and G1cN oligomers, and is produced primarily by macrophages during inflammation. It has chemotactic activity for T-lymphocytes, bone marrow cells and eosinophils.

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.