| Description : |
Flt3-ligand (FMS related tyrosine kinase 3 ligand, flk-2 ligand) is involved in proliferation and differentiation of early hematopietic cells. Flt3-ligand synergizes with other CSF"s and interleukins to induce proliferation of early hematopoietic cells, but does not stimulate growth or differentation alone. Flt3-ligand binds to cells expressing the tyrosine kinase receptor Flt3. Multiple isoforms of Flt3-ligand have been identified but the predominant biologically active isoform is a transmembrane protein which can be proteolytically cleaved to generate a biologically active soluble form. |
| Source : |
Barley grain (Hordeum vulgare) |
| Species : |
Human |
| Tag : |
His |
| Form : |
PBS pH 7.2, sterile filtered |
| Bio-activity : |
Recombinant human Flt-3 ligand was determined by its dose-dependent effects on the proliferation of AML5 cells. The ED50 value is typically< 0.5 ng/ml corresponding to specific activity>2 x 10e6 U/mg. Optimal concentration should be determined for specific applications and cell lines. |
| Molecular Mass : |
Recombinant human Flt3-ligand contains 156 amino acids and a 16 a.a. Histidine-based tag for a total length of 172 a.a. and has a predicted molecular mass of 19.9 kDa. As a result of glycosylation, the recombinant protein migrates as two bands with an apparent molecular mass of 20 and 22 kDa in SDS-PAGE. |
| Endotoxin : |
Endotoxin level is less than 0.005ng per μg of product (0.05EU/μg). |
| Purity : |
Greater than 95% by SDS-PAGE gel analysis. |
| Storage : |
The lyophilized protein, though stable at room temperature for few weeks, is best stored at -20°C. Reconstituted protein should be used immediately or stored in working aliquots at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Reconstitution : |
Always centrifuge the vial before opening. It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile phosphate-buffered saline to a concentration of no less than 100 μg/ml. For long term storage of the reconstituted solution it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). |
