Purity
> 98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 18.5 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 164 amino acids.
Sequence
EGICRNRVTN NVKDVTKLVA NLPKDYMITL KYVPGMDVLP SHCWISEMVV QLSDSLTDLL DKFSNISEGL SNYSIIDKLV NIVDDLVECV KENSSKDLKK SFKSPEPRLF TPEEFFRIFN RSIDAFKDFV VASETSDCVV SSTLSPEKDS RVSVTKPFML PPVA
Biological Activity
> 5.0 × 105 U/mg
Appearance
Sterile filtered white lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.0.
Storage
Store at -15℃ to -20℃
Shipping
The product is shipped with polar packs.
Endotoxin
Less than 0.01 EU/μg
Host Cell Protein
Less than 0.05%
Host Cell DNA
Less than 20 ng/mg
Reconstitution
Prior to opening, it is recommended to centrifuge the vial briefly to bring the contents down the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. If animal-origin-free condition is expected in your product, then sterile distilled water is recommended. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20 °C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
Usage
For research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use.
In Vitro Virus Assay
Negative
Background
Stem Cell Factor (SCF) that binds to the c-Kit receptor is produced by fibroblasts and endothelial cells. The soluble and transmembrane forms of the protein are formed by alternative splicing of the same RNA transcript and the presence of both soluble and transmembrane SCF is required for normal hematopoietic function. SCF plays an important role in hematopoiesis, spermatogenesis, and melanogenesis. It also promotes mast cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and survival. Human SCF shares 79% - 87% a.a. sequence identity with canine, feline, mouse, and rat SCF. Furthermore, human SCF is weakly active on mouse cells.