Introduction
Killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) are a family of proteins found on the surface of natural killer (NK) cells, which are part of the immune system. These receptors help control the NK cells' ability to eliminate other cells. KIRs do this by interacting with molecules called MHC class I, which are present on most cell types. This interaction enables KIRs to detect infected or cancerous cells that have abnormally low levels of MHC class I. Most KIRs are inhibitory, meaning they prevent NK cells from killing when they interact with MHC class I. However, a few KIRs can activate NK cells. KIR genes are located on chromosome 19q13.4 within a region called the leukocyte receptor complex (LRC). KIR genes are highly diverse, meaning individuals have different sets of KIR genes and, therefore, different KIR proteins. KIR proteins are categorized based on their structure, specifically the number of extracellular immunoglobulin domains (2D or 3D) and the length of their intracellular tail (long (L) or short (S)). KIRs with long tails inhibit NK cell activity through a motif called ITIM, while those with short tails activate NK cells by interacting with a protein called TYRO. KIR3DL1, also known as NKB1, nkat3, or p70KIR, is an inhibitory KIR that recognizes a specific region on HLA-B molecules called the Bw4 determinant. This interaction triggers the ITIMs in KIR3DL1's tail to suppress NK cell activity. This product consists of the cytoplasmic tail of KIR3DL1 (amino acids 361-444) with a His-tag, which was initially produced in E. coli as insoluble aggregates (inclusion bodies).
Description
Recombinant KIR3DL1, produced in E. coli, is a single polypeptide chain that is not glycosylated. It contains 132 amino acids and has a molecular weight of 15 kDa. The protein has been purified using proprietary chromatographic methods.
Physical Appearance
A clear and colorless solution that has been sterilized by filtration.
Formulation
The protein solution has a concentration of 1 mg/ml and is formulated in a buffer containing 25mM Tris-HCl (pH 7.5) and 100mM NaCl.
Stability
For short-term storage (up to 4 weeks), the product can be stored at 4°C. For longer periods, it should be stored frozen at -20°C. Adding a carrier protein like HSA or BSA (0.1%) is recommended for extended storage. Avoid repeatedly freezing and thawing the product.
Purity
The purity of the protein is greater than 95%, as determined by RP-HPLC and SDS-PAGE analysis.
Synonyms
Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor 3DL1, MHC class I NK cell receptor, Natural killer-associated transcript 3, NKAT-3, p70 natural killer cell receptor clones CL-2/CL-11, HLA-BW4-specific inhibitory NK cell receptor, CD158 antigen-like family member E, CD158e antigen, KIR3DL1, CD158E, NKAT3, NKB1, KIR, NKB1B, CD158E1, MGC119726, MGC119728, MGC126589, MGC126591.
Amino Acid Sequence
MRGSHHHHHH GMASMTGGQQ MGRDLYDDDD KDRWGSTSGT IDKLDIEFHLWCSNKKNAAV MDQEPAGNRT ANSEDSDEQD PEEVTYAQLD HCVFTQRKIT RPSQRPKTPP TDTILYTELP NAKPRSKVVS CP.