Recombinant human PLUNC protein
BPIFA1, also known as PLuNC, belongs to the short subfamily of PLuNC family proteins and have homology only to the Nterminal domains of BPI. It is a secreted protein that is expressed in the secretory ducts and submucosal glands of tracheobronchial tissues. BPIFA1 binds to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in nasal lavage fluid (NLF) which points to its role in the inflammatory response of the upper airways after exposure to irritants. Decreased levels of BPIFA1 occur in the NLF of smokers and people who have been exposed to reactive epoxy chemicals, indicating that long-term exposure to airway irritants impairs the production of BPIFA1 in the upper respiratory tract. Recombinant human BPIFA1 protein, fused to His-tag at N-terminus, was expressed in E. coli and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques.
Product Specifications
Product Name Alternative
BPI fold-containing family A member 1, BPI fold-containing family A, member 1, bA49G10.5, LPLuNC3, LuNX, NASG, PLuNC, SPuRT
Expression System
E.coli
Antigen Species
Human
Tag
His-Tag
Applications
SDS-PAGE
Concentration
0.5 mg/mL (determined by BCA assay)
Purity
> 90% by SDS-PAGE
Molecular Weight
27.1 kDa (260aa) confirmed by MALDI-TOF
Additionnal Information
References & Citations
Ghafouri B., et al. (2004) Biochem Biophys Acta. 1699:57-63.; ; Bingle C D., et al. (2002) Hum Mol Genet. 11: 937-943.
Storage Conditions
Can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for 1 week. For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20C to -80C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles.
Formulation
Liquid in. 20 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0) containing 0.2M NaCl, 30% glycerol
Scientific Category
Immunology
NCBI Accession Number
NP_057667
Uniprot Accession Number
Q9NP55
Species
Human
AA Sequence
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