Human Flt3 ligand (Flt3L) stimulates early hematopoiesis by activating a type III tyrosine kinase receptor on primitive bone marrow stem cells. The crystal structure of soluble Flt3L reveals that it is a homodimer of two short chain alpha-helical bundles (1). Flt3 is a hematopoietic growth factor that stimulates cells via specific and structurally related tyrosine kinase receptors on the cell surface (2). This growth factor stimulated the proliferation of hematopoietic progenitor cells isolated from mouse fetal liver or adult mouse bone marrow (3).
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:10,000-1:50,000 (10ng)
Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:100
Immunocytochemistry: 1:100-1:250
Flow Cytometry: 1:10
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Manufactured incorporating RabMAb(R) technology under Epitomics US patents, No 5,675,063 and 7,429,487, owned by Abcam.