NP-1 (alpha Defensin-1)

May be stored at 4 °C for short-term only. For long-term storage, store at -20 °C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 °C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

Recognizes human alpha defensin-1. Species sequence homology: Common to human HNP1-3. No sequence homology with human alpha-defensins 4-6. It has sequence homology with monkey alpha defensins 1-3.