Human recombinant Galectin-13 protein, AF

Galectin-13 (Gal-13) is a lectin family member and is one of the prototype galectins. It contains one carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD), responsible for β-galactoside binding, and is biologically active as homodimers. Galectin-13 is expressed in the placenta, contributing to T cell apoptosis, immune regulation, and immune tolerance, which is indispensable for fetal development. For example, galectin-13 organizes crystal-like aggregates in the decidua, consequently attracting and killing maternal immune cells. Furthermore, galectin-13 is essential for driving neutrophil polarization in the placental-growth-permissive phenotype.

Product Specifications

Synonyms

LGALS13, GAL13, PLAC8, PP13

Gene Name

LGALS13

UniProt

Q9UHV8

Reactivity

Human

Tag

His Tag (N-term)

Source

Escherichia coli

Applications

Cell Culture

Purification

>95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Endotoxin

<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.

Bioactivity

Testing in process

Form

The protein was lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution containing 1X PBS, pH 7.4. If you have any concerns or special requirements, please confirm with us.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge at 3000 rpm for 5 mins before opening. It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile H2O to a concentration not less than 100 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution at room temperature for at least 20 mins to ensure sufficient re-dissolved. Do Not Vortex! Vigorous shaking may impair the biological activity of the protein.

Molecular Weight

The protein has a calculated MW of 16.9 kDa. The protein migrates as 17 kDa under reducing condition (SDS-PAGE analysis) .

Storage Conditions

Lyophilized protein should be stored at -20°C for 1 year. Upon reconstitution, store at 2°C to 8°C for up to 1 week. Further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein or stabilizer (e.g. 0.1% BSA, 10%FBS, 5%HSA or 5% trehalose solution), protein aliquots should be stored at -20°C or -80°C for 3-6 months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

AA Sequence

SSLPVPYKLPVSLSVGSCVIIKGTPIHSFINDPQLQVDFYTDMDEDSDIAFRFRVHFGNHVVMNRREFGIWMLEETTDYVPFEDGKQFELCIYVHYNEYEIKVNGIRIYGFVHRIPPSFVKMVQVSRDISLTSVCVCN with polyhistidine tag at the N-terminus.