Recombinant Human CXCL16

CXC chemokine ligand 16 (CXCL16), also known as SR-PSOX, is a type I transmembrane protein. It acts as a scavenger receptor on macrophages, which specifically binds to oxidized low density lipoprotein, suggesting that it may be involved in pathophysiology such as atherogenesis (1). CXCL16 interacts with the chemokine receptor CXCR6, also known as Bonzo. It is found in liver tissue and influences the uptake, subcellular localization and cytokine profile induced by D oligonucleotides (2-3). Dendritic cells found in the T cell zones of lymphoid organs and cells found in the red pulp of the spleen produce CXCL16 (4). Cells that bind and migrate in response to CXCL16 include several subsets of T cells and natural killer T (NKT) cells (4). Expression of CXCL16 is induced by the inflammatory cytokines IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha. It may play a pro-inflammatory role in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), particularly Crohn's disease (5).

The biological activity of Human CXCL16 was determined by its ability to induce chemotaxis of mouse CXCR6 transfected BaF/3 cells. The expected ED₅₀ is typically 2.5 - 12 ng/ml.

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The predicted molecular weight of Recombinant Human CXCL16 is Mr 10.2 kDa. However, the actual molecular weight as observed by migration on SDS-PAGE is Mr 10 kDa.

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This recombinant protein was 0.2 µm filtered and lyophilized from modified Dulbecco’s phosphate buffered saline (1X PBS) pH 7.2 – 7.3 with no calcium, magnesium, or preservatives.

This lyophilized protein is stable for six to twelve months when stored desiccated at -20°C to -70°C. After aseptic reconstitution, this protein may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for one month or at -20°C to -70°C in a manual defrost freezer. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles. See Product Insert for exact lot specific storage instructions.

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1. Mummidi, S. et al. (2004) J. Biol. Chem. 279:3188
2. Adams, DH. et al. (2005) J. Immunol. 174:1055
3. Clinman, DM. et al. (2006) J. Immunol. 177:1575
4. Matloubian, M. et al. (2000) Nat. Immunol. 1:298
5. Broedl, UC. et al. (2008) Scand. J. Gastroenterol. 43:283