Catalogue number
CYT-739
Synonyms
Interferon gamma, IFN-gamma, IFNG.
Introduction
IFN-gamma produced by lymphocytes activated by specific antigens or mitogens.
IFN-gamma, in addition to having antiviral activity, has important immunoregulatory functions, it is a potent activator of macrophages, and has antiproliferative effects on transformed cells and it can potentiate the antiviral and antitumor effects of the type I interferons.
Description
Recombinant Equine Interferon-gamma produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 143 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 16.7kDa.
The IFN-gamma Equine is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2µm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4 and 5% trehalose.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Interferon-gamma in sterile 18M-cm H2O not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized Interferon-gamma although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution IFN-gamma should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 97.0% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.
Amino acid sequence
QAAFFKEIEN LKEYFNASNP DVGDGGPLFL DILKNWKEDS DKKIIQSQIV SFYFKLFENL KDNQVIQKSM DTIKEDLFVK FFNSSTSKLE DFQKLIQIPV NDLKVQRKAI SELIKVMNDL SPKANLRKRK RSQNPFRGRR ALQ.
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined by an anti-viral assay using human HeLa cells infected with encephalomyocarditis (EMC) virus is less than 10.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 105 IU/mg.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
