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BD2, Recombinant, Human (beta Defensin-2)
BD2, Recombinant, Human (beta Defensin-2)
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| Recombinant Human beta-defensin-2 | | | (BD-2) is an antimicrobial peptide which belongs to the distinct family of beta-defensins. Recent studies have shown that the beta-defensins are present in the human airways. It may be relevant to the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis lung disease. Recombinant Human BD-2 is a 4.3kD protein containing 41 amino acid residues. | | | Catalog # | B0901 | | Storage and Stability | Lyophilized powder may be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Reconstitute to nominal volume by adding sterile acetic acid, aliquot and store at -20°C. Stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. | | Country of Origin | USA | | Molecular Weight | 4.3kD | | Source | Human, recombinant protein expressed in E. coli | | Purity | 98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC Endotoxin: 0.1ng/ug (1EU/ug) | | Form | Form: Supplied as a sterile-filtered, lyophilized powder. Reconstitute in 10mM acetic acid to a concentration of 0.1-1mg/ml.THIS SOLUTION CAN THEN BE DILUTED INTO OTHER AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS. | | Specificity | Biological Activity: Determined by its ability to chemoattract immature dendritic cells using a concentration of 10-100ng/ml. | | | Important Note | This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. |
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