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CXCL16 is a member of the CXC chemokine family and signals through the CXCR6 receptor. Recombinant murine CXCL16 is a 9.9 kDa protein containing 88 amino acid residues.

General description

CXCL16 is a member of the CXC chemokine family and signals through the CXCR6 receptor. CXCL16 may play a role in attracting lymphocyte subsets during inflammation and may facilitate certain immune responses. The chemokine domain of CXCL16 contains six cysteine residues including the four highly conserved cysteine residues characteristic of CXC chemokines. The CXCL16 gene codes for a 273 amino acid polypeptide, which includes a 29 amino acid cytoplasmic domain and transmembrane sequence containing approximately 20 amino acids. The extracellular portion of CXCL16 contains a chemokines domain and an extended C-terminal "mucin-like stalk" sequence. The extracellular domain contains 89 amino acid residues (86 a.a. residues for the murine homolog). Recombinant murine CXCL16 is a 9.9 kDa protein containing 88 amino acid residues.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 10 mM HoAc.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

Sequence

NQGSVAGSCS CDRTISSGTQ IPQGTLDHIR KYLKAFHRCP FFIRFQLQSK SVCGGSQDQW VRELVDCFER KECGTGHGKS FHHQKHLP