Product Description
Stem Cell Factor (SCF) is a hematopoietic growth factor that exerts its activity at the early stages of hematopoiesis. SCF stimulates the proliferation of myeloid, erythroid, and lymphoid progenitors in bone marrow cultures. Human SCF is an 18.4 kDa protein containing 165 amino acid residues.
Biovision | 4327 | SCF human recombinant DataSheet
Biomolecule/Target: SCF
Synonyms: Kit ligand Precursor, C-kit ligand, SCF, Mast cell growth factor, MGF, SF, KL-1, Kitl, DKFZp686F2250.
Alternates names: Growth/Differentiation Factor-11, BMP-11
Taglines: A cytokine playing an important role in hematopoiesis, spermatogenesis, & melanogenesis
NCBI Gene ID #: 10220
NCBI Gene Symbol: GDF11
Gene Source: Human
Accession #: O95390
Recombinant: Yes
Source: E. coli.
Purity by SDS-PAGEs: 98%
Assay: SDS-PAGE
Purity: N/A
Assay #2: HPLC
Endotoxin Level: < 0.1 ng/g of protein (<1EU/g).
Activity (Specifications/test method): Determined by its ability to inhibit induced alkaline phosphatase production by ATDC-5 chondrogenic cells. The ED50 for this effect is 0.08-0.10 g/ml.
Biological activity: Determined by its ability to inhibit induced alkaline phosphatase production by ATDC-5 chondrogenic cells. The ED50 for this effect is 0.08-0.10 g/ml.
Results: N/A
Binding Capacity: N/A
Unit Definition: N/A
Molecular Weight: 25 kDa
Concentration: N/A
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical form description: Sterile filtered through a 0.2 micron filter. Lyophilized with no additives.
Reconstitution Instructions: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Keep pH below 5.0. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.
Amino acid sequence: NLGLDCDEHS SESRCCRYPL TVDFEAFGWD WIIAPKRYKA NYCSGQCEYM FMQKYPHTHL VQQANPRGSA GPCCTPTKMS PINMLYFNDK QQIIYGKIPG MVVDRCGCS