Cat.No.
TSST1-001S
Species
Staphylococcus aureus
Product Name
Recombinant S. aureus TSST-1 Protein
Product Overview
Recombinant Staphylococcus aureus TSST-1 protein was expressed in E.coli.
Description
TSST-1 is a pyrogenic toxin superantigen secreted by Staphylococcus aureus. TSST-1 is a powerful activator of T-lymphocytes resulting in substantial cytokine release that can cause severe pathological consequences.
Source
E. coli
Bio-activity
PBMC Stimulation assay: Stimulation of PBMCs to produce Interferon gama by TSST-1 can be achieved with 0.1 ng/mL.
Molecular Mass
The theoretical molecular weight of the TSST-1 is 22,204 Daltons.
Purity
>90% using chromatographic methods
Applications
rTSST-1 can be utilized as a control in ELISA and Western blot assays, as a potent mitogen, or as an activator of cytokines in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC).
Storage
2-3 weeks at -20 centigrade, -80 centigrade long term.
Concentration
1.3 mg/mL
Storage Buffer
PBS with 10% Glycerol
