Recombinant Rat SDF-1/CXCL12 protein (GST tag)

Product Specifications

Background

CXCL12, also known as SDF-1, is a CXC chemokine that interacts with CXCR4. SDF-1 alpha and SDF-1 beta are alternatively spliced isoforms of CXCL12. SDF-1 beta has an additional 4 amino acids at the carboxy-terminus.

Abbreviation

SDF-1; CXCL12

Synonyms

C-X-C motif chemokine 12; Cxcl12; Pre-B cell growth-stimulating factor; SDF-1; Sdf1; Stromal cell-derived factor 1; TLSF; TPAR1

UniProt

Q9QZD1

Accession Number

Q9QZD1

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-GST

Sequence

Gly 21-Lys 89

Field of Research

Immunology; Microbiology; Cardiovascular

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

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.