Type
Recombinant
Description
IFN-γ is an acid-labile interferon produced by CD4 and CD8 T lymphocytes, as well as activated NK cells. IFN-γ receptors are present in most immune cells, which respond to IFN-γ signaling by increasing the surface expression of class I MHC proteins. This promotes the presentation of antigen to T-helper (CD4+) cells. IFN-γ signaling in antigen-presenting cells, and antigen-recognizing B and T lymphocytes, regulates the antigen-specific phases of the immune response. Additionally, IFN-γ stimulates a number of lymphoid cell functions, including the anti-microbial and anti-tumor responses of macrophages, NK cells, and neutrophils. Human IFN-γ is species-specific and is biologically active only in human and primate cells. Recombinant rat IFN-γ is a 15.6 kDa protein containing 135 amino acid residues.
Amino Acid Sequence
MQGTLIESLESLKNYFNSSSMDAMEGKSLLLDIWRNWQKDGNTKILESQIISFYLRLFEVLKDNQAISNNISVIESHLITNFFSNSKAKKDAFMSIAKFEVNNPQIQHKAVNELIRVIHQLSPESSLRKRKRSRC
Source
E. coli
Purity
98%
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined by a cytopathic affect inhibition assay with murine L929 cells challenged with EMC virus was ≤ 0.1 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥ 1×107 units/mg.
Endotoxin
Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).
Reconstitution
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in 10 mM Sodium Phosphate, pH 8.0 to a concentration of 0.1–1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at-20°C to –80°C.
Storage/Expiration
–20°C
