Serum amyloid A protein which belongs to the SAA family is encoded by the SAA gene in humans. It is expressed by the liver and secreted in plasma. Serum amyloid A is the major acute phase reactant and apolipoprotein of the HDL complex. Elevated serum SAA protein levels may be associated with lung cancer. The level of Apo-SAA, normally 1-5 ug/ml in plasma, increases 500-1000 fold within 24 hours of an inflammatory stimulus and, under these conditions, is the most abundant HDL Apo-lipoprotein. Recombinant human Apo-SAA1 is an 11.7 kDa protein containing 104 amino acid residues.
Source
Molecular Weight
Approximately 11.7 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 104 amino acids.
Biological Activity
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The biological activity determined by its ability to down-regulate lipid biosynthesis in aortic smooth muscle cells. The effective concentration was found to be 4 uM.
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 um filtered concentrated solution in 20 mM Tris-HCl, pH 9.0, 150 mM NaCl.
Endotoxin
Reconstitution
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20 °C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
Stability and Storage
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.- Refer to lot specific COA for the Use by Date when stored at ≤ -20 °C as supplied.- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.- 3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
