| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Kit ligand; Mast cell growth factor; MGF; Stem cell factor; SCF; c-Kit ligand; Soluble KIT ligand; sKITLG; KITLG; MGF, SCF; |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human SCF recombinant protein (Position: E26-A190). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of KITLG in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-SCF/KITLG Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01254-1. Tested in ICC/IF, IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived human SCF recombinant protein (Position: E26-A190). (reported region: E26-A190).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 45 kDa; calculated MW: 31 kDa
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: ICC/IF, IHC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
KIT ligand. Stem Cell Factor (also known as SCF, kit-ligand, KL, or steel factor) is a cytokine that binds to the c-Kit receptor (CD117). The SCF gene is mapped to 12q21.32. SCF can exist both as a transmembrane protein and a soluble protein. This cytokine plays an important role in hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells), spermatogenesis, and melanogenesis. SCF may be used along with other cytokines to culture HSCs and hematopoietic progenitors. The expansion of these cells ex-vivo (outside the body) would allow advances in bone-marrow transplantation, in which HSCs are transferred to a patient to re-establish blood formation. One of the problems of injecting SCF for therapeutic purposes is that SCF activates mast cells. The injection of SCF has been shown to cause allergic-like symptoms and the proliferation of mast cells and melanocytes. Functional note: Ligand for the receptor-type protein-tyrosine kinase KIT. Plays an essential role in the regulation of cell survival and proliferation, hematopoiesis, stem cell maintenance, gametogenesis, mast cell development, migration and function, and in melanogenesis. KITLG/SCF binding can activate several signaling pathways. Promotes phosphorylation of PIK3R1, the regulatory subunit of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase, and subsequent activation of the kinase AKT1. KITLG/SCF and KIT also transmit signals via GRB2 and activation of RAS, RAF1 and the MAP kinases MAPK1/ERK2 and/or MAPK3/ERK1. KITLG/SCF and KIT promote activation of STAT family members STAT1, STAT3 and STAT5. KITLG/SCF and KIT promote activation of PLCG1, leading to the production of the cellular signaling molecules diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5- trisphosphate. KITLG/SCF acts synergistically with other cytokines, probably interleukins. Reported localization: Isoform 1: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cytokines: Researchers commonly examine how KITLG relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Developmental Biology: Researchers commonly examine how KITLG relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Embryogenesis: Researchers commonly examine how KITLG relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative KITLG levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of KITLG across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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