Description
CD23 is a type 2 transmembrane C-type lectin that binds IgE, CD21, CD11b and CD11c. It is expressed on a variety of hematopoietic cells and functions in allergic immune responses. Recombinant human sCD23 is a 19.2 kDa non-glycosylated protein containing 172 amino-acid residues.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 19.2 kDa.
AA sequence
MELQVSSGFV CNTCPEKWIN FQRKCYYFGK GTKQWVHARY ACDDMEGQLV SIHSPEEQDF LTKHASHTGS WIGLRNLDLK GEFIWVDGSH VDYSNWAPGE PTSRSQGEDC VMMRGSGRWN DAFCDRKLGA WVCDRLATCT PPASEGSAES MGPDSRPDPD GRLPTPSAPL HS
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Purity
>95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Biological Activity
The ED50 determined by its ability to induce TNF-alpha production by human PBMCs. Fully biologically active when compared to standard.
Endotoxin
< 0.1 EU per 1μg of the protein
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.