Recombinant rat SDF1 protein (Active)

Supplementary information

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The stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF1) also known as C-X-C motif chemokine 12 (CXCL12) is a chemokine protein that is important in immunological responses and cellular signaling. This protein weighs approximately 8 kDa. SDF1 is largely expressed in bone marrow stroma liver and endothelium of various tissues positioning it as an integral player in cell migration and homing processes. The protein functions as a chemoattractant for lymphocytes promoting cellular trafficking and organ development.

Biological function summary

SDF1 influences the migration and survival of hematopoietic progenitor cells. It plays a pivotal role in heart development angiogenesis and neuronal protein regulation. SDF1 binds with high affinity to its receptor CXCR4 forming a critical signal transduction complex that modulates cellular movement and growth responses. This interaction is important in the regulation of cell positioning and potential pathways of pathological changes.

Pathways

SDF1 has an important role in the chemokine signaling pathway and is involved in the pathways controlling hematopoietic stem cell migration and homing. The interaction between SDF1 and CXCR4 triggers downstream signaling events engaging proteins like PI3K and MAPK which promote cell survival and proliferation. Furthermore the SDF1/CXCR4 axis is central to the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathway facilitating angiogenesis and tissue repair mechanisms.

SDF1 relates closely to cancer metastasis and HIV infection. The SDF1/CXCR4 interaction acts as a co-receptor for HIV entry into host cells implicating it in viral pathogenesis. Overexpression of SDF1 and its binding partner CXCR4 contributes to tumor growth invasion and metastasis in various cancers by promoting angiogenesis and tumor cell migration. The targeting of the SDF1/CXCR4 axis holds therapeutic potential in cancer treatment and infectious disease management.