Type

Recombinant

Description

MEC is a secreted CC chemokine expressed primarily by epithelial cells of the bronchioles, salivary gland, mammary gland and colon. MEC signals through the CCR10 receptor, and chemoattracts resting CD4, CD8 T-cells and eosinophils. MEC contains six cysteines, including the four highly conserved cysteine residues present in CC chemokines. Recombinant Murine MEC is a 12.6 kDa protein containing 111 amino acid residues.

Amino Acid Sequence

SEAILPMASSCCTEVSHHVSGRLLERVSSCSIQRADGDCDLAAVILHVKRRRICISPHNRTLKQWMRASEVKKNGRENVCSGKKQPSRKDRKGHTTRKHRTRGTHRHEASR

Source

E. coli

Purity

98%

Biological Activity

Determined by its ability to chemoattract murine lymphocytes using a concentration range of 1.0–10.0 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