| Description : |
Stem Cell Factor (SCF) that binds to the c-Kit receptor is produced by fibroblasts and endothelial cells. The soluble and transmembrane forms of the protein are formed by alternative splicing of the same RNA transcript and the presence of both soluble and transmembrane SCF is required for normal hematopoietic function. SCF plays an important role in hematopoiesis, spermatogenesis, and melanogenesis. It also promotes mast cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and survival. Human SCF shares 79 % - 87 % a.a. sequence identity with canine, feline, mouse, and rat SCF. Furthermore, human SCF is weakly active on mouse cells. |
| Source : |
E. coli |
| Species : |
Human |
| Tag : |
Tag Free |
| Form : |
Sterile Filtered White lyophil |
| Bio-activity : |
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using human TF-1 cells is less than 2 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0×10^5 IU/mg. |
| Molecular Mass : |
Approximately 18.5 kDa |
| AA Sequence : |
EGICRNRVTNNVKDVTKLVANLPKD YMITLKYVPGMDVLPSHCWISEMVV QLSDSLTDLLDKFSNISEGLSNYSI IDKLVNIVDDLVECVKENSSKDLKK SFKSPEPRLFTPEEFFRIFNRSIDA FKDFVVASETSDCVVSSTLSPEKDS RVSVTKPFMLPPVA |
| Endotoxin : |
Less than 1 EU/ag of rHuSCF as determined by LAL method. |
| Purity : |
> 97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
| Storage : |
This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8 centigrade, but should be kept at -20 centigrade for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8 centigrade. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20 to -70 centigrade. Avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. |
| Storage Buffer : |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4. |
| Reconstitution : |
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. |
