Introduction
CD43 is a crucial sialoglycoprotein found on the surface of various immune cells, including T lymphocytes, monocytes, granulocytes, thymocytes, and some B lymphocytes. It plays a role in T-cell activation as part of a ligand-receptor complex. During T-cell activation, CD43 is actively removed from the contact site between the T-cell and the antigen-presenting cell (APC), suggesting a negative regulatory role for CD43 in adaptive immune responses.
Description
Recombinant human CD43, produced in E. coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain consisting of 257 amino acids (20-253a.a.). It has a molecular weight of 25.8 kDa. The protein includes a 23 amino acid His-tag at the N-terminus and is purified using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
Clear, colorless solution, sterile-filtered.
Formulation
The CD43 protein solution has a concentration of 1mg/ml and is supplied in 20mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0), 0.15M NaCl, and 10% glycerol.
Stability
For short-term storage (2-4 weeks), store at 4°C. For longer storage, freeze at -20°C. Adding a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) is recommended for long-term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Purity is greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE analysis.
Synonyms
Leukosialin, Galactoglycoprotein, GALGP, Leukocyte sialoglycoprotein, Sialophorin, SPN, CD43, leukosialin precursor, GPL115, LSN.
Amino Acid Sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSSTTAVQT PTSGEPLVST SEPLSSKMYT TSITSDPKAD STGDQTSALP PSTSINEGSP LWTSIGASTG SPLPEPTTYQ EVSIKMSSVP QETPHATSHP AVPITANSLG SHTVTGGTIT TNSPETSSRT SGAPVTTAAS SLETSRGTSG PPLTMATVSL ETSKGTSGPP VTMATDSLET STGTTGPPVT MTTGSLEPSS GASGPQVSSV KLSTMMSPTT STNASTVPFR NPDENSR.