Description
Interleukin 16 (IL-16), also known as lymphocyte chemoattractant factor (LCF), refers to the C-terminal peptide of pro-IL-16 isoform 1, which is a nuclear and cytoplasmic PDZ-containing protein. The C-terminus of pro-IL-16 is cleaved by Caspase-3, resulting in the release of secreted IL-16. Mature IL-16 has been shown to bind the cell surface receptor CD4 and functions as an immunomodulatory cytokine.
Product Properties
Synonyms |
Lymphocyte chemoattractant factor , LCF |
Accession |
O54824 |
GeneID |
16170 |
Source |
E.coli-derived Mouse IL-16, Ser1205-Ser1322. |
Molecular Weight |
Approximately 12.2 kDa. |
AA Sequence |
SAASASAASD ISVESKEATV CTVTLEKTSA GLGFSLEGGK GSLHGDKPLT INRIFKGTEQ GEMVQPGDEI LQLAGTAVQG LTRFEAWNVI KALPDGPVTI VIRRTSLQCK QTTASADS |
Tag |
None |
Physical Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
Purity |
> 98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
Biological Activity |
The biological activity determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human peripheral T lymphocytes is in a concentration range of 1.0-100 ng/ml. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. |
Endotoxin |
< 1.0 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. |
Shipping and Storage
The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ to -80℃ for 1 year.
Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cautions
1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
3. For research use only!