gamma-Interferon, Human, Recombinant, E. coli (C15-1303-310)

General description

Recombinant, human γ-interferon expressed in E. coli. A multi-functional protein consisting of 144 amino acids. Exhibits antiviral and antitumor properties. Regulates the development of specific immune responses. Expressed in and purified from E. coli.

Recombinant, human γ-interferon expressed in E. coli. A multi-functional protein consisting of 144 amino acids. Exhibits antiviral and antitumor properties. Regulates the development of specific immune responses.

Biochem/physiol Actions

ED₅₀ = 0.5-3.0 ng/ml as measured by inhibition (cytostasis) of human WiDr cells.

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

Sterile-filtered (0.22 µm) in 40 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, carrier-free.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Do not store in glass vials without addition of carrier protein. Further dilute in low endotoxin medium or buffer containing FBS or tissue culture grade BSA.

Other Notes

Kohji, K., et al. 1994. J. Int. J. Cancer 58, 380.
Kolb, J.P., et al. 1994. J. Biol. Chem.269, 9811.
Müller, U., et al. 1994. Science264, 1918.
Zahedi, K., et al. 1994. J. Biol. Chem.269, 9669.
Shuai, K., et al. 1993. Science261, 1744.
Wilson, K.C., and Finbloom, D.S. 1992. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA89, 11964.
Meager, A. 1987. Lymphokines and Interferons, A Practical Approach (Clemens, M.J., et al., eds.) p. 129, IRL Press, Oxford.

Legal Information

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

form: liquid. Quality Level: 100. manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®. . storage condition: OK to freeze, avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. shipped in: wet ice. storage temp.: −. 20°C. Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids. WGK: WGK 1. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable.