Synonyms
Small-inducible Cytokine A11
Description
Eotaxin is a CC chemokine that signals through the CCR3 receptor. It is produced by IFN-γ-stimulated endothelial cells and TNF-activated monocytes. Eotaxin selectively chemoattracts eosinophils and, along with Eotaxin-2 and Eotaxin-3, plays a key role in the regulation of eosinophil recruitment in the asthmatic lung and in allergic reactions.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 8.4kDa.
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Purity
> 96% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.