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- Other Names
- Stromal cell-derived factor 1, chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 12, SCYB12, PBSF
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Baf3-hCXCR4 transfectants chemoattracted by mouse CXCL12α.
Mouse cDNA CXCL12 was initially cloned from a bone marrow stromal cell library. CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are involved in the regulation of migration, survival, and development of multiple cell types, including human hematopoietic CD34+/CD38-/low and stromal STRO-1+ stem cells. Stress-induced modulations in CXCL12 and CXCR4 levels participate in recruitment of immature and maturing leukocytes from the BM reservoir to damaged organs as part of the host defense and repair mechanism. In addition, CXCL12 and CXCR4 are key regulators of the stem cell mobilization process to ischemic tissues and therefore crucial for tissue repair. The CXCL12/CXCR4 system is involved in the establishment of organ metastasis in different cancers. Cancer stem cells (CSCs), a small subset of cancer cells, constitute a reservoir of self-sustaining cells with the ability to maintain tumor growth. Most of them express the CXCR4 receptor and respond to a chemotactic gradient of CXCL12, suggesting that CSCs probably represent a subpopulation capable of initiating metastasis. Additional data has shown that CXCL12 binds to a second receptor, CXCR7. This receptor is expressed in endothelial cells and is associated with tumors. CXCL12/CXCR4/CXCR7 axis activation seems to regulate the metastatic process.
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- Source
- Mouse SDF, amino acids Lys22- Lys89 (Accession# NM_021704.3) was expressed in E. coli.
- Molecular Mass
- The 68 amino acid recombinant protein has a predicted molecular mass of approximately 7.9 kD. The DTT-reduced protein migrates at approximately 10 kD and the non-reduced protein migrates at approximately 12 kD by SDS-PAGE. The N-terminal amino acid is Lys.
- Purity
- >95%, as determined by Coomassie stained SDS-PAGE.
- Formulation
- 0.22 µm filtered protein solution is in PBS.
- Endotoxin Level
- Less than 0.01 ng per µg cytokine as determined by the LAL method.
- Concentration
- 10 and 25 µg sizes are bottled at 200 µg/mL. 100 µg size and larger sizes are lot-specific and bottled at the concentration indicated on the vial. To obtain lot-specific concentration and expiration, please enter the lot number in our Certificate of Analysis online tool.
- Storage & Handling
- Unopened vial can be stored between 2°C and 8°C for up to 2 weeks, at -20°C for up to six months, or at -70°C or colder until the expiration date. For maximum results, quick spin vial prior to opening. The protein can be aliquoted and stored at -20°C or colder. Stock solutions can also be prepared at 50 - 100 µg/mL in appropriate sterile buffer, carrier protein such as 0.2 - 1% BSA or HSA can be added when preparing the stock solution. Aliquots can be stored between 2°C and 8°C for up to one week and stored at -20°C or colder for up to 3 months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
- Activity
- Bioactivity was measured by its property to chemoattract Baf3-hCXCR4 transfectants in a dose dependent manner. The ED50 is 0.15 — 0.6 ng/ml.
- Application
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Bioassay
- Application Notes
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BioLegend carrier-free recombinant proteins provided in liquid format are shipped on blue-ice. Our comparison testing data indicates that when handled and stored as recommended, the liquid format has equal or better stability and shelf-life compared to commercially available lyophilized proteins after reconstitution. Our liquid proteins are verified in-house to maintain activity after shipping on blue ice and are backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you have any concerns, contact us at tech@biolegend.com.
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Antigen Details
- Distribution
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CXCL12 is expressed by intestinal epithelial cells, human brain microvessel endothelial cells (HBMEC), bone marrow stromal and epithelial cells, and hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells.
- Function
- CXCL12 is chemotactic for T and B cells. CXCL12 and CXCR4 are involved in mobilization of CD34+ progenitors to the peripheral blood and homing of stem cells to their specific niches. CXCL12 mediates survival and proliferation of human and murine progenitor cells.
- Interaction
- T cells, B cells, monocytes, macrophages, tissue-committed stem/progenitor cells (TCSCs), mast cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs).
- Ligand/Receptor
- CXCR4 (CD184), CXCR7.
- Biology Area
- Apoptosis/Tumor Suppressors/Cell Death, Cell Biology, Immunology, Signal Transduction, Transcription Factors
- Molecular Family
- Cytokines/Chemokines
- Antigen References
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1. Shirozu M, et al. 1995. Genomics 28:495.
2. Dar A, et al. 2006. Exp. Hematol. 34:967.
3. Muller A, et al. 2001. Nature 410:50.
4. Burns JM, et al. 2006. J. Exp. Med. 203:2201.
5. Gelmini S, et al. 2008. J. Endocrinol. Invest 31:809.
6. Berahovich RD, et al. 2010. J. Immunol. 185:5130.
7. Sun X, et al. 2010. Cancer Metastasis Rev. 29:709.
8. Zlotnik A, et al. 2011. Nat. Rev. Immunol. 11:597. - Gene ID
- 20315 View all products for this Gene ID
- UniProt
- View information about CXCL12 on UniProt.org
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• Each lot of product is quality-tested for bioactivity as indicated on the data sheet.
• Greater than 95% Purity or higher, tested on every lot of product.
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• Learn more about our Recombinant Proteins. - How does the activity of your recombinant proteins compare to competitors?
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We quality control each and every lot of recombinant protein. Not only do we check its bioactivity, but we also compare it against other commercially available recombinant proteins. We make sure each recombinant protein’s activity is at least as good as or better than the competition’s. In order to provide you with the best possible product, we ensure that our testing process is rigorous and thorough. If you’re curious and eager to make the switch to BioLegend recombinants, contact your sales representative today!
- What is the specific activity or ED50 of my recombinant protein?
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The specific activity range of the protein is indicated on the product datasheets. Because the exact activity values on a per unit basis can largely fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including the nature of the assay, cell density, age of cells/passage number, culture media used, and end user technique, the specific activity is best defined as a range and we guarantee the specific activity of all our lots will be within the range indicated on the datasheet. Please note this only applies to recombinants labeled for use in bioassays. ELISA standard recombinant proteins are not recommended for bioassay usage as they are not tested for these applications.
- Have your recombinants been tested for stability?
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Our testing shows that the recombinant proteins are able to withstand room temperature for a week without losing activity. In addition the recombinant proteins were also found to withstand four cycles of freeze and thaw without losing activity.
- Does specific activity of a recombinant protein vary between lots?
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Specific activity will vary for each lot and for the type of experiment that is done to validate it, but all passed lots will have activity within the established ED50 range for the product and we guarantee that our products will have lot-to-lot consistency. Please conduct an experiment-specific validation to find the optimal ED50 for your system.
- How do you convert activity as an ED50 in ng/ml to a specific activity in Units/mg?
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Use formula Specific activity (Units/mg) = 10^6/ ED50 (ng/mL)
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