Product Specification
| Alternative Name: | Delta-like protein 1, Delta1 |
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| Endotoxin Content: | <0.1EU/µg protein (LAL-test). |
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| Purity: | ≥90% (SDS-PAGE) |
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| Formulation: | Lyophilized from 0.2µm-filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.2. |
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| Activity: | 1. Interacts with human Notch1 (as confirmed by flow cytometry).
2. Induces Hes-1 in 3T3L-1 cells.
3. Inhibits adipogenesis of 3T3L-1 cells. |
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| Source/Host: | Produced in HEK 293 cells. Signal peptide and extracellular domain of recombinant human DLL1 (Delta-like protein 1; Delta1) (aa 1-545) are fused at the C-terminus to the Fc portion of human IgG. |
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| Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Use/Stability: | Working aliquots are stable for up to 3 months when stored at -20°C. |
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| Handling: | After reconstitution, prepare aliquots and freeze in liquid nitrogen. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. |
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| Miscellaneous/General: | Notch signalling pathways play key roles in cell-fate determination and differentiation in many tissues during embryonic and postnatal development. Notch ligands are divided into two subclasses, the delta and the serrate family. Delta-like 1, 3, and 4 (DLL1, -3, -4), JAG1 and JAG2 with DSL (Delta, Serrate, Lag2) domain are typical Notch ligands, while DNER, F3/Contactin and NB-3 without DSL domain are atypical Notch ligands. Notch-ligand binding to NOTCH1, -2, -3, or -4 receptor induces the receptor proteolysis by metalloprotease and γ-secretase to release Notch intracellular domain (NICD). DLL1 is the human homolog of the Drosophila Notch ligand Delta. Sequence analysis predicted that the 723-aa DLL1 transmembrane protein, which is 88% identical to the mouse DLL1 protein, has a DSL domain followed by 8 tandem EGF-like repeats and a short cytoplasmic C-terminal region. A soluble fusion protein containing the DSL domain of DLL1 and its adjacent 50 N-terminal aa inhibited the differentiation of myeloid progenitors but promoted their expansion. DLL1 blocks the differentiation of progenitor cells into the B cell lineage while promoting the emergence of a population of cells with the characteristics of a T cell/NK cell precursor. DLL1 undergoes proteolytic processing in its extracellular domain by ADAM10 and represents a substrate for several other members of the ADAM family. The soluble 38kDa Delta1 intracellular domain (DICD) that is generated by the presenilin-dependent γ-secretase cleavage is transported into the nucleus and likely plays a role in transcriptional events. It has been shown that DLL1 is essential for postnatal arteriogenesis. |
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| Background / Technical Information: | UniProt ID O00548: DLL1 (human) |
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Figure 1: SDS-PAGE of DLL1 (human):Fc (human) (rec.) (Prod. No.
ALX-201-425).
Figure 2: Interaction of human Notch1 with DLL1 (human):Fc (human) (rec.) (Prod. No.
ALX-201-425).
Method: HEK293 cells transfected with a human Notch1 or a control vector were incubated with 25μg/ml of GITR (human):Fc (human) (rec.) (Prod. No.
ALX-522-061) or DLL1 (human):Fc (human) (rec.) (Prod. No.
ALX-201-425). Cells were stained with anti-human IgG (Fc specific) FITC conjugate for DLL1-Fc binding.
Figure 3: Induction of Hes-1 with the treatment of DLL1 (human):Fc (human) (rec.) (Prod. No. ALX-201-425).
Method: A mouse preadipocyte cell line, 3T3L1, was stimulated with 5µg/ml of human DLL-Fc as in indicated time points and each cell lysate was prepared and subjected to Western blot by using anti-mouse Hes1 or GAPDH.
Figure 4: Adipogenesis inhibition of 3T3L-1 cells by DLL1 (human):Fc (human), (rec.) (Prod. No. ALX-201-425).
Method: 3T3L-1 cells were maintained in DMEM, supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum and penicillin-streptomycin. For initiation of differentiation, 3T3L-1 cells were cultured in growth medium supplemented with 1μM Dexamethasone, 0.5mM IBMX and 10μg/ml insulin (day 0). The medium was changed every 2 days and staining with Oil Red O was typically performed on day 7. As negative control, human TNF-α (20ng/ml) was used. To immobilize Notch ligands in the culture plates, plates were incubated with a solution of DLL1 (human):Fc (human), (rec.) (5μg/ml) or hCD137(4-1BB)-Fc (5μg/ml). Visualized at three different spots.
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The Notch ligand Delta1 is sequentially cleaved by an ADAM protease and gamma-secretase: E. Six, et al.; PNAS
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The Notch ligands, Delta1 and Jagged2, are substrates for presenilin-dependent "gamma-secretase" cleavage: T. Ikeuchi and S.S. Sisodia; J. Biol. Chem.
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The Notch ligands, Jagged and Delta, are sequentially processed by alpha-secretase and presenilin/gamma-secretase and release signaling fragments: M.J. LaVoie and D.J. Selkoe; J. Biol. Chem.
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Differential effects of Notch ligands Delta-1 and Jagged-1 in human lymphoid differentiation: A.C. Jaleco, et al.; J. Exp. Med.
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The molecular genetics of early neurogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster: E. Knust and J.A. Campos-Ortega; Bioessays
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