Recombinant Human Platelet Factor-4/CXCL4 (rHuPF-4/CXCL4)

Catalog Number: BWT-PR1109
Article Name: Recombinant Human Platelet Factor-4/CXCL4 (rHuPF-4/CXCL4)
Biozol Catalog Number: BWT-PR1109
Supplier Catalog Number: PR1109
Alternative Catalog Number: BWT-PR1109-5UG,BWT-PR1109-20UG,BWT-PR1109-1.0MG
Manufacturer: Bioworld Technology
Category: Proteine/Peptide
Platelet Factor 4, is a member of the CXC chemokine family, CXCL4. CXCL4 has homology with IL8 and betathromboglobulin. The active protein consists of a tetramer composed of individual CXCL4 subunits. Megakaryocytes synthesize CXCL4 and store it as tetramers in alpha-granules. The CXCL4 tetramers are secreted by activated platelets and can be measured at micromolar levels in serum. In contrast to other CXC chemokines, CXCL4 lacks chemotactic activity for polymorphonuclear granulocytes. CXCL4 does not contain an ELR motif. However, many other functions have been observed for CXCL4. CXCL4 is involved in monocyte survivial and differentiation into macrophages, and it has antiangiogenic activity. CXCL4 has been demonstrated to inhibit the binding of FGF2 to highaffinity receptors and its subsequent internalization. Cell surface neutrophil chondroitin sulfate chains serve as CXCL4 binding sites; affinity is controlled by the degree of sulfation of these chains.
Molecular Weight: Approximately 7.77 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 70 amino acids.
Source: Escherichia coli.
Purity: >97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Form: Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Sequence: EAEEDGDLQC LCVKTTSQVR PRHITSLEVI KAGPHCPTAQ LIATLKNGRK ICLDLQAPLY KKIIKKLLES
Formula: Lyophilized from a 0.2mm filtered concentrated solution in 20mM PB, 1.5M NaCl, pH 7.4.
Application Notes: 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. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at <-20C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.