The chemokine MIP-3 beta is a chemoattractant for T and B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophage progenitor cells, and natural killer cells. It might, therefore, play an important role in the trafficking of T cells in the thymus and migration of T and B cells to secondary lymphoid organs. Furthermore, MIP-3 beta has been recently shown to mediate rapid adhesion of naive CD4(+) T lymphocytes to activated endothelial cells supporting the role of this chemokine in regulation of lymphocyte homing. MIP-3 beta acts through CC chemokine receptor 7 (CCR7). The chemokines Lkn-1 and MIP-3 alpha are also lymphocyte attractants, although compared with MIP- 3 beta, their promigratory effect on lymphocytes is less intensive and their chemotactic activity is more promiscuous. Lkn-1 attracts monocytes, lymphocytes, and eosinophils via the chemokine receptors CCR1 and CCR3. MIP-3 alpha exhibits promigratory effects on lymphocytes, neutrophils, and immature dendritic cells via the CCR6 receptor.
Product Name- Recombinant Mouse MIP-3 (CCL19)
Aliases- C-C motif chemokine 19, MIP3, Epstein-Barr virus-induced molecule 1 ligand chemokine, EBI1 ligand chemokine, ELC, µmall-inducible cytokine A19
Formulation- Recombinant CCL19 was lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered 20 µm PB,100 µm NaCl solution pH 7.5.
Endotoxin Level- <1.0 EU/µg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method.
Storage Condition- The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70°C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at +2° to +8°C for one month, or at -20°C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.