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. |
Storage Conditions | 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. |
Application | 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. |
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. |