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215972 Toxin A, Clostridium Difficile CAS:

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References
Molecular Weight
200
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
4°C Do Not Freeze

A major nosocomial pathogen, Clostridium difficile causes antibiotic-associated colitis and intestinal Inflammatory disease, together called CDI. By releasing two large protein enterotoxins, Toxin A (TcdA) and Toxin B (TcdB), Clostridium difficile mediates inflammatory diarrhea and compromises intestinal epithelial cells. Either toxin when administered to cultured cells disrupts the cytoskeleton and sets off capsase-dependent apoptosis, although, TcdB is many times more potent than TcdA. Both toxins also activate intestinal epithelial and immune cells to produce cytokines and chemokines, likely contributing to the complications associated with severe CDI. Intracellular targets of TcdA and TcdB are RhoGTPases which regulate many host cell processes including establishing an epithelial barrier and the migration and signaling of immune cells. When the Rho proteins are glycosylated by Toxins A or B, signaling is disrupted leading to the intestinal damage and inflamation characteristic of CDI.

Source
Toxin A from Clostridium difficile
Molecular Weight
~200kD
Activity
Each lot of C. difficile toxin A is tested to confirm binding activity to fresh rabbit red blood cells using a hemagglutination assay; the results were acceptable.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at 4°C Do Not Freeze. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot and store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Source
Clostridium difficile
Concentration
~0.2mg/ml (after reconstitution)
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from 50mM Tris, pH 7.5, 50mM sodium chloride, 0.1% trehalose. Reconstitute with 500ul sterile ddH2O. Handle Gently. Do not vortex.
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. Bradford, M.M. (1976) Anal. Biochem. 72, 248-254.
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