MCP-2 Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-2 Human Recombinant Protein (CCL8)

• Description:

  Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-2 Human Recombinant produced in E. coli is a non-glycosylated, Polypeptide chain containing 76 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 8904 Dalton. The MCP2 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

• Synonyms:

  Small inducible cytokine A8; CCL8; Monocyte chemotactic protein 2; MCP-2; Monocyte chemoattractant protein 2; HC14; chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 8; MCP2; SCYA8; SCYA10

• Gene Name:

  CCL8

• UniProt:

  P80075

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Tissue Specificity:

  Highest expression found in the small intestine and peripheral blood cells. Intermediate levels seen in the heart, placenta, lung, skeletal muscle, thymus, colon, ovary, spinal cord and pancreas. Low levels seen in the brain, liver, spleen and prostate.

• Source:

  Escherichia coli

• Sequence:

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• Purification:

  Greater than 95.0% as determined by (a) Analysis by RP-HPLC and (b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.

• Bioactivity:

  The biological activity was determined by measuring the dose dependent mobilization of intracellular calcium (calcium flux) with human THP-1 cells. Significant calcium mobilization is observed with 500ng/mL of recombinant human MCP-2. Human MCP-2 also induces dose dependent chemotaxis of human THP-1 cells with an ED50=30-100 ng/mL corresponding to a Specific Activity of 10,000-33,334IU/mg.

• Form:

  Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

• Reconstitution:

  It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-2in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.

• Function:

  Chemotactic factor that attracts monocytes, lymphocytes, basophils and eosinophils. May play a role in neoplasia and inflammatory host responses. This protein can bind heparin. The processed form MCP-2 (6-76) does not show monocyte chemotactic activity, but inhibits the chemotactic effect most predominantly of CCL7, and also of CCL2 and CCL5 and CCL8.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Available

• Storage Conditions:

  Lyophilized MCP2 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution CCL8should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) .Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

• Other Gene Names:

  C-C motif chemokine 8

• Subcellular Location:

  Secreted.