Type

Recombinant

Description

CTACK is a keratinocyte-derived CC chemokine which signals through the CCR10 receptor. Both CTACK and CCR10 are expressed in normal and irritated epithelial cells. CTACK selectively attracts CLA+ T-cells and directs them into the skin. CTACK contains the four highly conserved cysteine residues present in most CC chemokines. The mature protein contains 88 amino acid residues. Recombinant Murine CTACK is a 10.9 kDa protein containing 95 amino acid residues.

Amino Acid Sequence

LPLPSSTSCCTQLYRQPLPSRLLRRIVHMELQEADGDCHLQAVVLHLARRSVCVHPQNRSLARWLERQGKRLQGTVPSLNLVLQKKMYSNPQQQN

Source

E. coli

Purity

98%

Biological Activity

Determined by its ability to chemoattract human peripheral blood lymphocytes using a concentration range of 10.0–100.0 ng/ml.

Endotoxin

Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1–1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2–8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at –20°C to –80°C.

Storage/Expiration

 –20°C