Abcam, ab316412, Recombinant Human Flt-3 ligand Protein Standard (His tag)

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human Flt-3 ligand Protein Standard (His tag) is a Human Fragment protein, expressed in HEK 293 cells, with >80%, suitable for sELISA, SDS-PAGE.
Key facts
Purity:>80% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:His tag C-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, sELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P49771,
Animal free:Yes,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.3 - 7.5Constituents: 2.922% Sodium chloride, 0.64107% disodium;hydrogen phosphate;dodecahydrate, 0.02858% Potassium phosphate monobasic

Product details:
While the standard is the same as the one provided in the corresponding SimpleStep ELISA Kit, it cannot be treated as the consumable provided with our SimpleStep ELISA Kit due to differences in its concentration calibration.
Abcam guarantee that this protein standard is suitable for use in a sandwich ELISA. Individual results may vary due to differences in technique, laboratory equipment, buffers, and other experimental factors. The detection range provided for this protein standard is based on initial sandwich ELISA validation data.
The protein concentration is the concentration after validation on our sandwich ELISA platform. This Standard protein is guaranteed to work with our Capture and Detector antibodies in sELISA. Please contact our Scientific Support team to know which antibody pair is suitable for this protein.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The Flt3 ligand (Flt3L) also known as Flt3-L Flt3 ligand protein or flt-3 ligand protein is a small cytokine with a molecular mass of approximately 18 to 19 kDa. It acts as a growth factor by binding to the Flt3 receptor tyrosine kinase on the surface of hematopoietic progenitor cells. Flt3L is expressed in various tissues including the bone marrow where it plays a significant role in hematopoiesis. It is critical in dendritic cell and B cell development impacting the immune response mechanism.
Biological function summary
The Flt3 ligand plays an essential role in the immune system. It is a monomeric cytokine that induces proliferation of early lineage cells within the hematopoietic system. Flt3L does not function as part of a complex but acts independently to stimulate the proliferation differentiation and survival of hematopoietic cells. By interacting directly with its receptor it significantly influences the innate and adaptive immune systems through the maturation of dendritic and B cells.
Pathways
The Flt3 ligand is involved in hematopoietic signaling pathways primarily the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. This pathway is essential for cell survival and growth where Flt3L aids in transmitting growth signals necessary for hematopoietic cells. Flt3L also interacts with proteins such as FLT3 receptor and influences the downstream signaling cascade affecting cell fate decisions in hematopoiesis and immune cell maturation.
Flt3 ligand is connected to leukemia particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) due to dysregulation of the FLT3 signaling pathway. Mutations in the FLT3 receptor can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation contributing to tumorigenesis. Additionally Flt3L plays a role in autoimmune disorders by influencing immune cell development. It is closely connected with the FLT3 receptor and other tyrosine kinases which when mutated can exacerbate disease pathology through abnormal cell signaling and proliferation.