Recombinant Human beta-Defensin 3 (rHuBD-3)

SKU: orb1494988

Description

Defensins (alpha and beta) are cationic peptides with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity that comprise an important arm of the innate immune system. The α-defensins are distinguished from the β-defensins by the pairing of their three disulfide bonds. To date, four human β-defensins have been identified; BD-1, BD-2, BD-3 and BD-4. β-defensins are expressed on some leukocytes and at epithelial surfaces. In addition to their direct antimicrobial activities, they are chemoattractant towards immature dendritic cells and memory T cells. The β-defensin proteins are expressed as the C-terminal portion of precursors and are released by proteolytic cleavage of a signal sequence and, in the case of BD-1 (36 a.a.), a propeptide region. β-defensins contain a six-cysteine motif that forms three intra-molecular disulfide bonds. β-Defensins are 3-5 kDa peptides ranging in size from 33-47 amino acid residues.

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• Application Notes:
  We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at < -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.

Key Properties

• Source: Escherichia coli.
• Biological Activity: Exhibits antimicrobial activity against gram-positive bacteria S. aureus and gram-negative P. aeruginosa and E.coli.
• Molecular Weight: Approximately 5.1 KDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 45 amino acids.
• Protein Sequence: GIINTLQKYY CRVRGGRCAV LSCLPKEEQI GKCSTRGRKC CRRKK
• Purification: >98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
• Purity: >98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
• Endotoxins: Less than 1EU/g of rHuBD-3 as determined by LAL method.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8°C, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8°C. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20°C to -70°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
• Form/Appearance: Lyophilized from a 0.2m filtered concentrated solution in 20mM PB, pH 7.4, 130mM NaCl.
• Buffer/Preservatives: Lyophilized from a 0.2m filtered concentrated solution in 20mM PB, pH 7.4, 130mM NaCl.
• Expiration Date: 6 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only