Catalogue number
PRO-381
Synonyms
L-selectin, Lymph node homing receptor, Leukocyte adhesion molecule 1, LAM-1, Leukocyte surface antigen Leu-8, TQ1, gp90-MEL, Leukocyte-endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1, LECAM1, CD62 antigen-like family member L, CD62L antigen, LAM1, LNHR, LSEL, CD62L, LYAM1, Leu-8, PLNHR, hLHRc, Lyam-1, L-Sel.
Introduction
L-Selectin belongs to a family of divalent cation-dependent carbohydrate-binding glycoproteins or adhesion molecules. The L-Selectin molecule is composed of various domains: one homologous to lectins, one to epidermal growth factor, and two to the consensus repeat units found in C3/C4 binding proteins.
L-selectin is expressed constitutively on lymphocytes, monocytes and granulocytes and interacts specifically with carbohydrate groups on activated endothelial cells. L-Selectin may be shed by proteolytic cleavage and circulating levels in biological fluids may be used as an indicator of various pathological conditions. L-Selectin is cleaved by ADAM17.
L-selectin works as a "homing receptor" for leukocytes to enter secondary lymphoid tissues via the high endothelial venules. Ligands present on endothelial cells will attach to leukocytes expressing L-selectin, which causes the leukocytes to become localized at that juncture. The receptor is also located on the cell surfaces of "naive" T cells, which have not yet encountered their particular antigen. This surface expression is lost following the cells activation.
Description
L-Selectin Human Recombinant is expressed in E. coli containing 294 amino acids 39-332 fused to an amino terminal hexahistidine tag, having a total molecular weight of 37.55kDa.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile filtered colorless solution.
Formulation
L-Sel is supplied in 1x PBS and 50% Glycerol.
Stability
Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 1-2 weeks.
Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time.
Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Single band on Western Blot.
Applications
L-Selectin can be used directly as a positive control in Western blotting, ELISA, immunoprecipitation and other immunological experiments.
The biological activity of this product has not yet been tested.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
Prospec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
