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B0902-01C BD3, Recombinant, Human (beta Defensin-3) (BSA Free) CAS:

Specifications
References
Grade
Highly Purified
Swiss Prot
P81534
Gene ID
55894
Accession Number
NP_061131
Molecular Weight
5.2
EU Commodity Code
30021019
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
BSA Free
Yes
Notes
BSA Free

Beta-Defensin 3, also known as BD3 and DEFB-3, is a membrane-active cationic peptide that functions in inflammation and innate immune responses. There are at least 30 beta-Defensins which are distinguished from alpha-Defensins by the connectivity pattern of their three intramolecular disulfide bonds (1). The 45 aa mature human BD3 shares 38% and 33% aa sequence identity with mouse and rat BD3, respectively (2, 3). It shares 18%-36% aa sequence identity with other human beta-Defensins. BD3 is widely expressed among epithelial tissues, notably by keratinocytes and airway epithelial cells. It is upregulated in response to proinflammatory cytokines, microbial and viral infections, and at the edges of skin wounds (2, 4-6). BD3 induction in osteoarthritis chondrocytes promotes MMP1 and 13 production and inhibits TIMP1 and 2 expression (7). In vivo control of BD3 activity is accomplished in part through cleavage by cathepsins B, L, and S (8). BD3 displays strain specific microbicidal activity toward a broad spectrum of bacteria and yeast (2, 9). BD3 also induces monocyte migration, mast cell activation, and a mast cell-dependent increase in vascular permeability (4, 10). Disruption of the intramolecular disulfide bond pattern in BD3 abrogates its monocyte chemoattractant properties but not its antimicrobial properties (11, 12). BD3 inhibits viral infectivity by interacting directly with HIV-1 plus its coreceptor CXCR4 (5, 13), and with HSV glycoprotein B plus its receptor heparan sulfate (14), and by forming a protective coating on the surface of influenza virus target cells (15).

Recombinant protein corresponding to Gly23-Lys67 from human beta-Defensin 3, expressed in E. coli. Uniprot/Swiss Accession: P81534
Molecular Weight
~5.2kD
N-Terminal Sequence Analysis
Gly23
Activity
Measured by its anti-microbial activity against E. coli. Ganz, T. et al. (2003) Nat. Rev. Immunol. 3:710. The ED50 for this effect is 7.5-30ug/ml.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile HCl. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Source
Recombinant, E. coli
Concentration
~0.5mg/ml (after reconstitution)
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from HCl. Reconstitute with 100ul 4mM HCl.
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.
References
1. Dhople, V. et al., 2006, Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1758:1499. 9. Joly, S. et al., 2004, J. Clin. Microbiol. 42:1024.|2. Harder, J. et al., 2001, J. Biol. Chem. 276:5707. 10. Chen, X. et al., 2007, Eur. J. Immunol. 37:434.|3. Schibli, D.J. et al., 2002, J. Biol. Chem. 277:8279. 11. Kluver, E. et al., 2005, Biochemistry 44:9804.|4. Garcia, J.-R.C. et al., 2001, Cell Tissue Res. 306:257. 12. Wu, Z. et al., 2003, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 100:8880.|5. Quinones-Mateu, M.E. et al., 2003, AIDS 17:F39. 13. Feng, Z. et al., 2006, J. Immunol. 177:782.|6. Sorensen, O.E. et al., 2006, J. Clin. Invest. 116:1878. 14. Hazrati, E. et al., 2006, J. Immunol. 177:8658.|7. Varoga, D. et al., 2005, Arthritis Rheum. 52:1736. 15. Leikina, E. et al., 2005, Nat. Immunol. 6:995.|8. Taggart, C.C. et al., 2003, J. Immunol. 171:931.
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