Catalogue number
CYT-439
Synonyms
CSF-1, Lanimostim, MCSF, M-CSF.
Introduction
Granulocyte/Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factors are cytokines that act in hematopoiesis by controlling the production, differentiation, and function of 2 related white cell populations of the blood, the granulocytes and the monocytes-macrophages. CSF-1 induces cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage. It plays a role in immunological defenses, bone metabolism, lipoproteins clearance, fertility and pregnancy.
Description
Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor Mouse Recombinant produced in E.coli is a disulfide linked homodimer, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 2 x 156 amino acids and having a total molecular mass of 36.4 KD.
MCSF is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
The protein was lyophilized from a sterile (0.2µm) filtered solution containing 10mM sodium phosphate, 50mM sodium chloride, pH 7.5.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized M-CSF in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized M-CSF although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution MCSF should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Amino acid sequence
MKEVSEHCSH MIGNGHLKVL QQLIDSQMET SCQIAFEFVD QEQLDDPVCY LKKAFFLVQD IIDETMRFKD NTPNANATER LQELSNNLNS CFTKDYEEQN KACVRTFHET PLQLLEKIKN FFNETKNLLE KDWNIFTKNC NNSFAKCSSR DVVTKP.
Purity
Greater than 95.0% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.
Biological Activity
The ED50, as calculated by the dose-dependant stimulation of the proliferation of murine M-NFS-60 indicator cells is 1.33ng/ml corresponding to a specific activity of 7.5x105 units/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.
