Synonyms
ATAC, C motif chemokine 1, Cytokine SCM-1, Lymphotaxin, SCM-1-alpha, Small-inducible cytokine C1
Description
Lymphotactin (Lptn) and its human homologue (also named human SCM-1 and ATAC) belong to the C or gamma subfamily of chemokines. The C chemokines lack two (the 1st and 3rd) of the four invariant cysteine residues normally found in the CC and CXC chemokines and have an extended carboxy terminus. The expression of lymphotactin is restricted to activated mouse pro-T cells and to activated, class I MHC restricted T cells. The gene for lymphotactin has been mapped to chromosome 1 in both human and Rat. Recombinant lymphotactin has been shown to have chemotactic activity for lymphocytes, NK cells and splenocytes.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 10.0 kDa.
AA sequence
VGTEVLEESS CVNLQTQRLP VQKIKTYIIW EGAMRAVIFV TKRGLKICAD PEAKWVKAAI KTVDGRASTR KNMAETVPTG AQRSTSTAIT LTG
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Purity
> 97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human XCR1 transfected murine BaF3 cells is less than 100 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 104 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard.
Endotoxin
< 0.1 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
Reconstitution
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 ≤ -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.