SCF Antibody / KITLG

Stem Cell Factor (also known as SCF, kit-ligand, KL, or steel factor) is a cytokine that binds to the c-Kit receptor (CD117) . The SCF gene is mapped to 12q21.32. SCF can exist both as a transmembrane protein and a soluble protein. This cytokine plays an important role in hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells), spermatogenesis, and melanogenesis. SCF may be used along with other cytokines to culture HSCs and hematopoietic progenitors. The expansion of these cells ex-vivo (outside the body) would allow advances in bone-marrow transplantation, in which HSCs are transferred to a patient to re-establish blood formation. One of the problems of injecting SCF for therapeutic purposes is that SCF activates mast cells. The injection of SCF has been shown to cause allergic-like symptoms and the proliferation of mast cells and melanocytes.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Specifications

Western blot: 0.5-1 µg/mL, ELISA: 0.1-0.5 µg/mL (human protein tested)

UniProt

P21583

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

Human recombinant partial protein (AA 26-190) was used as the immunogen for this SCF antibody.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Applications

WB, ELISA (protein)

Purity

Antigen affinity

Format

Antigen affinity purified

Buffer

Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 0.025% sodium azide

Reconstitution

After reconstitution, the SCF antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Limitations

This SCF antibody is available for research use only.

Storage Conditions

After reconstitution, the SCF antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Formulation

0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water

Applications Notes

The stated application concentrations are suggested starting amounts. Titration of the SCF antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.