Chemotactic activity for lymphocytes but not for monocytes or neutrophils. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The biological activity determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human T-lymphocytes is in a concentration of 10-100ng/ml. Sequence: GSEVSDKRTC VSLTTQRLPV SRIKTYTITE GSLRAVIFIT KRGLKVCADP QATWVRDVVR SMDRKSNTRN NMIQTKPTGT QQSTNTAVTL TG Molecular Weight: 10.2kD PubMed ID: 7602097, 7875320, 7615002, 8849694, 16710414, 15489334, 11601972 Gene Name: XCL1,LTN,SCYC1 Swiss Prot: P47992 Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20C. Stable for 12 months at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.