Application Note
Stem cell factor (also known as SCF, KIT-ligand, KL, or steel factor) is a cytokine that binds to the c-KIT receptor (CD117). SCF can exist both as a transmembrane protein and a soluble protein. This cytokine plays an important role in hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells), spermatogenesis, and melanogenesis. SCF has been shown to stimulate the proliferation of Raw264. 7 cells. To test this effect, Raw264. 7 cells were seeded into triplicate wells of 96-well plates at a density of 2000 cells/well and allowed to attach later, replaced with serum-free overnight, then the medium was replaced with 2% serum standard DMEM containing various concentrations of recombinant mouse SCF. After incubated for 120h, cells were observed by inverted microscope and cell proliferation was measured by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). Briefly, 10 μl of CCK-8 solution was added to each well of the plate, then the absorbance at 450nm was measured using a microplate reader after incubating the plate for 1-4 hours at 37ºC. Proliferation of Raw264. 7 cells after incubation with SCF for 120h observed by inverted microscope.
Observed MW
20 kDa.
Form
Lyophilized powder
Buffer
Reconstitute with 10mM PBS (pH7.4) to 0.1-1.0mg/ml. Do not vortex. Lyophilized from PBS (pH7.4), 0.01% SKL, 1mM DTT, 5% Trehalose.
Preservative
ProClin 300
Storage
For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4ºC. For long-term storage, store at -20ºC or below. After reconstitution, keep as concentrated solution. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Region/Sequence
N-terminal His-Tag; Lys24~Ala219 (NP_001334085.1)
Expression System
E. coli
Purity
> 97%
Endotoxin
< 1 EU/μg
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Note
For laboratory use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Synonyms
kit ligand , Clo , Con , Gb , Kitlg , Mgf , SCF , SF , SLF , Sl , blz , contrasted
Database
Research Area