| Description : |
Stem Cell Factor (SCF) is a glycoprotein that plays a key role in hematopoiesis acting both as a positive and negative regulator, often in synergy with other cytokines. SCF binds to and activates the SCF receptor (SCFR), a receptor tyrosine kinase. SCF stimulates the proliferation of mast cells and is able to augment the proliferation of both myeloid and lymphoid hematopoietic progenitors in bone marrow culture. It also mediates cell-cell adhesion and acts synergistically with other cytokine. |
| Source : |
E. coli |
| Species : |
Mouse |
| Form : |
Liquid. In Phosphate buffer saline (pH 7.4) containing 10% glycerol. |
| Bio-activity : |
Measured in a cell proliferation assay using MC/9 mouse mast cells. The ED50 for this effect is less or equal to 20 ng/ml. |
| Molecular Mass : |
18 kDa (165 aa), confirmed by MALDI-TOF |
| AA Sequence : |
MKEICGNPVT DNVKDITKLV ANLPNDYMIT LNYVAGMDVL PSHCWLRDMV IQLSLSLTTL LDKFSNISEG LSNYSIIDKL GKIVDDLVLC MEENAPKNIK ESPKRPETRS FTPEEFFSIF NRSIDAFKDF MVASDTSDCV LSSTLGPEKD SRVSVTKPFM LPPVA |
| Endotoxin : |
< 1.0 EU per 1 microgram of protein (determined by LAL method) |
| Purity : |
>95% by SDS - PAGE |
| Storage : |
Can be stored at +4centigrade short term (1-2 weeks). For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20Centigrade or -70Centigrade. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles. |
| Concentration : |
1 mg/ml (determined by Bradford assay) |
