ALPHAA-INTERFERON HUMAN RECOMBINANT E. COLI (C005B-227752)

General description

Note: 1 MU = 1,000,000 units.

Recombinant, human αA-interferon expressed in E. coli. Antiviral, anti-neoplastic agent. αA-Interferon exhibits therapeutic potential in chronic viral hepatitis, polycythemia vera, and various malignancies. It enhances natural killer cell activity, suppresses bone marrow function, and induces apoptotic cell death in non-melanoma skin cancer.

Recombinant, human αA-interferon expressed in E. coli. Antiviral, anti-neoplastic agent. αA-Interferon exhibits therapeutic potential with chronic viral hepatitis, polycythemia vera, and various malignancies. It enhances natural killer cell activity, suppresses bone marrow function, and induces apoptotic cell death in non-melanoma skin cancer. NOTE: 1MU = 1,000,000 units.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Unit Definition

One unit of interferon per ml of medium will cause a 50% inhibition of VSV-induced cytopathic effect on bovine MDBK cells. Units are determined with respect to the NIH international reference standard for human αA-IFN. Dilute in aqueous buffer containing at least 0.1% BSA or HSA.

Physical form

In PBS containing 0.1% BSA.

Preparation Note

Dilute only in buffers containing protein such as 0.1% BSA.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).

Other Notes

Fujishima, H., et al. 1998. Int. J. Cancer 76, 423.
Haria, M., and Benfield, P. 1995. Drugs 50, 873.
Familletti, P.C., et al. 1981. Methods Enzymol. 78, 387.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Assay: ≥. 95% (SDS-PAGE). Quality Level: 100. form: liquid. specific activity: ≥. 2.8 x 10⁸ . units/mg protein, ≥. 5 x 10⁶ . units/mL. manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®. . storage condition: OK to freeze, avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. shipped in: wet ice. storage temp.: −. 70°C. Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids. WGK: WGK 1. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable.

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UPC:

51342709

Condition:

New

Weight:

1.00 Ounces

HazmatClass:

No

Quantity:

5

Unit of Measurement:

MU

MPN:

407294-5MU

Temperature Control Device:

Yes