Type
Recombinant
Description
IL-3 is a hematopoietic growth factor that promotes the survival, differentiation and proliferation of committed progenitor cells of the megakaryocyte, granulocyte-macrophage, erythroid, eosinophil, basophil and mast cell lineages. Produced by T cells, mast cells and eosinophils, IL-3 enhances thrombopoiesis, phagocytosis, and antibody-mediated cellular cytotoxicity. Its ability to activate monocytes suggests that IL-3 may have additional immunoregulatory roles. Many of the IL-3 activities depend upon co-stimulation with other cytokines. IL-3 is a species-specific, variably glycosylated cytokine. Recombinant Murine IL-3 is a 15.1 kDa globular protein containing 135 amino acid residues.
Amino Acid Sequence
MDTHRLTRTLNCSSIVKEIIGKLPEPELKTDDEGPSLRNKSFRRVNLSKFVESQGEVDPEDRYVIKSNLQKLNCCLPTSANDSALPGVFIRDLDDFRKKLRFYMVHLNDLETVLTSRPPQPASGSVSPNRGTVEC
Source
E. coli
Purity
98%
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of murine NFS-60 cells is ≤ 0.05 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥ 2×107 units/mg.
Endotoxin
Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).
Reconstitution
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1–1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2–8°C for up to 1 week. 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
