Description
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:<0.005 EU/µg,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:FuncS, HPLC, Cell Culture, Mass Spec, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Fully biologically active determined by the dose dependant migration of THP-1 cells.ED50 is ≤ 40 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of 2.50 x 104 units/mg.,
Accession:P48061,
Animal free:Yes,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Reconstitution:Reconstitute in PBS,
Storage buffer:pH: 6 - 8Constituents: 10.26% Trehalose, 0.727% Dibasic monohydrogen potassium phosphate, 0.248% Potassium phosphate monobasic
Product details:
This protein is filter sterilised prior to aliquoting and lyophilisation. All aliquoting and lyophilisation steps are performed in a sterile environment.
This protein could lose the C-terminal Lys, but this does not affect performance.
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-Ambient, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-Ambient
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF1) also known as C-X-C motif chemokine 12 (CXCL12) is a chemokine protein that is important in immunological responses and cellular signaling. This protein weighs approximately 8 kDa. SDF1 is largely expressed in bone marrow stroma liver and endothelium of various tissues positioning it as an integral player in cell migration and homing processes. The protein functions as a chemoattractant for lymphocytes promoting cellular trafficking and organ development.
Biological function summary
SDF1 influences the migration and survival of hematopoietic progenitor cells. It plays a pivotal role in heart development angiogenesis and neuronal protein regulation. SDF1 binds with high affinity to its receptor CXCR4 forming a critical signal transduction complex that modulates cellular movement and growth responses. This interaction is important in the regulation of cell positioning and potential pathways of pathological changes.
Pathways
SDF1 has an important role in the chemokine signaling pathway and is involved in the pathways controlling hematopoietic stem cell migration and homing. The interaction between SDF1 and CXCR4 triggers downstream signaling events engaging proteins like PI3K and MAPK which promote cell survival and proliferation. Furthermore the SDF1/CXCR4 axis is central to the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathway facilitating angiogenesis and tissue repair mechanisms.
SDF1 relates closely to cancer metastasis and HIV infection. The SDF1/CXCR4 interaction acts as a co-receptor for HIV entry into host cells implicating it in viral pathogenesis. Overexpression of SDF1 and its binding partner CXCR4 contributes to tumor growth invasion and metastasis in various cancers by promoting angiogenesis and tumor cell migration. The targeting of the SDF1/CXCR4 axis holds therapeutic potential in cancer treatment and infectious disease management.
