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Scientific Background
Human HCC4, also named NCC4and Chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 16 (CCL16) is a small cytokine belonging to the CC chemokine family that is known under several pseudonyms, including Liver-expressed chemokine (LEC) and Monotactin-1 (MTN-1). It can signal through the CCR8 and CCR1 receptors, and it is chemotactic towards monocytes and lymphocytes but not neutrophils. HCC-4 is expressed weakly by some lymphocytes, including NK cells, T cells, and some T cell clones. The expression of HCC-4 in monocytes is greatly up-regulated in the presence of IL-10. HCC-4 induces a calcium flux in thp-1 cells that are desensitized prior to the expression of RANTES.
Product Description
Mammalian (CHO Cells) ExpressionRecombinant HCC‑4/CCL16 Human protein is produced using a validated Mammalian (CHO Cells) expression system and supplied as lyophilized powder for long-term stability. Suitable for use in functional bioassays, ELISA standard curves, receptor binding studies, antibody validation, and related research applications.
Protein Specifications
| Expression System | Mammalian (CHO Cells) |
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| Molecular Weight | 12 kDa, observed by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
| Purity | > 98% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE. |
| Endotoxin | < 0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method. |
| Physical Form | Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
| Formulation | Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS. |
| Reconstitution | Reconstituted in ddH2O or PBS at 100 μg/ml. |
| Storage | Lyophilized recombinant human HCC‑4/CCL16 remains stable up to 6 months at -80°C from date of receip… |
Functional Activity
The EC50 value of human HCC‑4/CCL16 on Caˆ2+ mobilization assay in CHO-K1/Ga15/hCCR1 cells (human Ga15 and human CCR1 stably expressed in CHO-K1 cells) is less than 1.5 μg/ml.
Safety & Handling
This material is offered by USA Bioworld biotech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. For research use only.
This protein was produced in Mammalian (CHO Cells) expression system. Expression system selection determines glycosylation profile, folding, and post-translational modifications. For cell-based stimulation assays, verify the expression system matches the glycosylation requirements of your target receptor or pathway.
Reconstituted in ddH2O or PBS at 100 μg/ml. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or PBS at 100 µg/mL as a standard starting concentration. Allow to dissolve at 4°C for 30 minutes without vortexing. Prepare working aliquots in 0.1% BSA carrier protein and store at −80°C.
This protein has been validated for functional bioactivity: The EC50 value of human HCC‑4/CCL16 on Caˆ2+ mobilization assay in CHO-K1/Ga15/hCCR1 cells (human Ga15 and human CCR1 stably expressed in CHO-K1 cells) is less than 1.5 μg/ml.. Optimal working concentrations may vary depending on your cell type, assay format, and culture conditions. Titrate the protein in a dose-response experiment to determine the optimal concentration for your system.
Endotoxin level is < 0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method. as determined by the LAL method. Low endotoxin is critical for cell-based studies because endotoxin activates NF-κB and TLR4 signalling in immune cells, producing artefactual cytokine induction that can completely mask the true biological activity of the recombinant protein.
Lyophilized recombinant human HCC‑4/CCL16 remains stable up to 6 months at -80°C from date of receipt. Upon reconstitution, human HCC‑4/CCL16 should be stable up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 2 months at Upon receipt, immediately store at −80°C. Prepare single-use working aliquots to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Lyophilized protein is stable for 6–12 months at −80°C from the date of receipt.
BioHippo offers flexible sourcing options for qualified research institutions and partners. The following may be available subject to supplier capabilities and order volume.
- Custom quantities: Bulk pricing or non-standard sizes available for high-throughput screening or scale-up projects.
- Custom formulation: Alternative reconstitution buffers or carrier proteins may be accommodated on request.
- Extended QC data: Additional bioactivity assay data, endotoxin reports, or SEC-HPLC purity profiles available on request.
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