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MCP-2/CCL8, Mouse

MCP-2 is a member of the chemokines, a group of 70-80 residue proteins sharing substantial sequence similarity. Within the chemokines, MCP-2 belongs to the CC subfamily, and is a member of the Monocyte Chemoattractant Proteins (MCPs), which includes MCP-1, MCP-2, MCP-3, MCP-4, and MCP-5. MCP-2 shares 60% homology with MCP-1, and both proteins can undergo reversible dimerization. The main receptors of MCP-2 are G-protein coupled receptors CCR1 and CCR5. MCP-2 is a potential target in HIV-1 infected human glial cells as it may play a role in the modulation of viral spread in the brain. Recently, researchers found that mouse MCP-2 is expressed in the skin as a novel agonist of CCR8 and plays a role in eosinophilic inflammation.
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Product Introduction
Species Mouse
Protein Construction
MCP-2 (Gly24-Pro97)
Accession # Q9Z121
Purity > 97% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
> 97% as analyzed by HPLC
Endotoxin Level < 1 EU/μg of protein by LAL method
Biological Activity Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The biological activity determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human peripheral blood monocytes is in a concentration range of 10.0-100.0 ng/ml.
Expression System E. coli
Theoretical Molecular Weight 8.5 kDa
Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in 20 mM PB, pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl.
Reconstitution It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml.
Storage & Stability Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at -70°C or -20°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Background
Target Background MCP-2 is a member of the chemokines, a group of 70-80 residue proteins sharing substantial sequence similarity. Within the chemokines, MCP-2 belongs to the CC subfamily, and is a member of the Monocyte Chemoattractant Proteins (MCPs), which includes MCP-1, MCP-2, MCP-3, MCP-4, and MCP-5. MCP-2 shares 60% homology with MCP-1, and both proteins can undergo reversible dimerization. The main receptors of MCP-2 are G-protein coupled receptors CCR1 and CCR5. MCP-2 is a potential target in HIV-1 infected human glial cells as it may play a role in the modulation of viral spread in the brain. Recently, researchers found that mouse MCP-2 is expressed in the skin as a novel agonist of CCR8 and plays a role in eosinophilic inflammation.
Synonyms Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-2; HC14; SCYA8; MCP2; CCL-8

For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.