C-C motif chemokine 8, active (Ccl8), Recombinant, Mouse

Chemotactic factor that attracts monocytes. This protein can bind heparin (By similarity). {ECO:0000250}. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The biological activity determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human peripheral blood monocytes is in a concentration range of 10-100ng/ml. Sequence: GPDKAPVTCC FHVLKLKIPL RVLKSYERIN NIQCPMEAVV FQTKQGMSLC VDPTQKWVSE YMEILDQKSQ ILQP, Molecular Weight: 8.5kD, PubMed ID: 16141072, Gene Name: Ccl8,Mcp2,Scya8, Swiss Prot: Q9Z121, Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.