Stem cell factor (SCF) is the ligand of the c-Kit oncogene and is expressed by various structural and inflammatory cells in the airways.
Binding of SCF by the c-Kit receptor leads to homodimerization of the receptor and the activation of signalling pathways such as PI-3, PLC-g, Jak/STAT, and MAP kinase pathways.
SCF expression leads to the induction of mast cell survival and the expression and release of histamine, pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines.
The inhibition of the SCF/c-Kit pathway leads to a decrease in histamine levels, mast cell and eosinophil infiltration, IL-4 production and airway hyperresponsiveness, suggesting this pathway may be a useful therapeutic target in inflammatory diseases such as asthma.
At least two isoforms of SCF are known to exist.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1-2ug/mlImmunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 2.5ug/mlImmunofluorescence: 20ug/mlOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control:Rat Brain Tissue Lysate
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
仕様
Size:100ug
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.02% sodium azide.
Specificity:Recognizes human SCF. Species Crossreactivity: mouse and rat.
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:E IF IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu Mo Rt
Immunogen:Synthetic peptide corresponding to 18aa from human SCF.