Source

Human CD74, His Tag (H-CD74) is expressed from human 293 cells (HEK293). It contains AA Gln 73 - Met 232 (Accession # NP_004346.1).

Predicted N-terminus: Gln 73

Molecular Characterization

This protein carries a polyhistidine tag at the N-terminus.

Endotoxin

Less than 0.01 EU/mg by the LAL method.

Purity

>95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

ELISA ；

BIACORE (With our Research Grade Biosimilar Antibody products);

Formulation

Lyophilized from 0.22 μm filtered solution in PBS, pH7.4. Normally trehalose is added as protectant before lyophilization.

Reconstitution

Please see Certificate of Analysis for specific instructions.

For best performance, we strongly recommend you to follow the reconstitution protocol provided in the CoA.

Storage

For long term storage, the product should be stored at lyophilized state at -20°C or lower.

Please avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

No activity loss was observed after storage at:

4-8°C for 12 months in lyophilized state;

-70°C for 3 months under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Background

Cluster of Differentiation 74 (CD74) is also known as HLA class II histocompatibility antigen gamma chain (HLADG), DHLAG, Ia-GAMMA, invariant chain (Abbreviated Ii). CD74 / HLADG is a polypeptide involved in the formation and transport of MHC class II protein. The cell surface form of the invariant chain is known as CD74. CD74 is upregulated in several cancers and is also expressed by non-immune cells during inflammation. CD74 plays a critical role in MHC class II antigen processing by stabilizing peptide-free class II alpha / beta heterodimers in a complex soon after their synthesis and directing transport of the complex from the endoplasmic reticulum to the endosomal / lysosomal system where the antigen processing and binding of antigenic peptides to MHC class II takes place. CD74 / DHLAG also serves as cell surface receptor for the cytokine MIF.

Reference

(1) Cresswell P., 1994, Annu. Rev. Immunol. 12: 259–93.

(2) Charest A., et al., 2003, Genes Chromosomes Cancer 37:58-71.

(3) Leng L., et al., 2003, J. Exp. Med. 197:1467-1476.