Chemotactic activity for lymphocytes but not for monocytes or neutrophils. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human XCR1 transfected murine BaF3 cells is less than 100ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 *10e4 IU/mg. Sequence: VGTEVLEESS CVNLQTQRLP VQKIKTYIIW EGAMRAVIFV TKRGLKICAD PEAKWVKAAI KTVDGRASTR KNMAETVPTG AQRSTSTAIT LTG Molecular Weight: 10.1kD PubMed ID: 7973732, 7875320, 9199871, 15489334 Gene Name: Xcl1,Lptn,Ltn,Scyc1 Swiss Prot: P47993 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.
