Anti-LHX6 Antibody Picoband®

LIM/homeobox protein Lhx6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LHX6 gene. This gene encodes a member of a large protein family that contains the LIM domain, a unique cysteine-rich zinc-binding domain. The encoded protein has tandem LIM domains as well as a DNA-binding homeodomain. The protein functions as a transcription factor involved in embryogenesis and head development and is highly expressed in neural crest derived mesenchyme cells. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms.

C-C motif chemokine 16; Chemokine CC-4; HCC-4; Chemokine LEC; IL-10-inducible chemokine; LCC-1; Liver-expressed chemokine; Lymphocyte and monocyte chemoattractant; LMC; Monotactin-1; MTN-1; NCC-4; Small-inducible cytokine A16; CCL16; ILINCK; NCC4; SCYA16

Mainly expressed in liver, also found in spleen and thymus. Highly expressed in LPS- and IFN-gamma- activated monocytes, weakly in some lymphocytes, including natural killer cells, gamma-delta T-cells, and some T-cell clones.

Shows chemotactic activity for lymphocytes and monocytes but not neutrophils. Also shows potent myelosuppressive activity, suppresses proliferation of myeloid progenitor cells. Recombinant SCYA16 shows chemotactic activity for monocytes and THP-1 monocytes, but not for resting lymphocytes and neutrophils. Induces a calcium flux in THP-1 cells that were desensitized by prior expression to RANTES.

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At -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.