Human CellExp™ IFN-alpha 2a, Human Recombinant | 6458

Interferons (IFNs) are proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens. They belong to the large class of glycoproteins known as cytokines. IFN-alpha is produced by macrophages and has antiviral activities. IFNs also have other functions: they activate immune cells, such as natural killer cells and macrophages; they increase recognition of infection or tumor cells by up-regulating antigen presentation to T lymphocytes; and they increase the ability of uninfected host cells to resist new infection by virus.

6458 | Human CellExp IFN-alpha 2a Human Recombinant DataSheet

Biomolecule/Target: N/A

Synonyms: Human Cellexp Human Recombinant IFN-alpha 2a

Alternates names: Melanoma-derived growth regulatory protein precursor, Cartilage-derived retinoic acid-sensitive protein, CD-RAP, MIA, Melanoma inhibitory activity protein

Taglines: A critical cytokine for innate and adaptive immunity

NCBI Gene ID #: 8190

NCBI Gene Symbol: MIA

Gene Source: Human

Accession #: Q16674

Recombinant: Yes

Source: E. coli

Purity by SDS-PAGEs: 98%

Assay: SDS-PAGE

Purity: N/A

Assay #2: N/A

Endotoxin Level: < 1.0 EU per 1 g of protein

Activity (Specifications/test method): N/A

Biological activity: The biological activity is determined by the inhibitory effect on the invasion of Mel In Tumor cells and found active in Mel In assay.

Results: N/A

Binding Capacity: N/A

Unit Definition: N/A

Molecular Weight: 12.2 kDa

Concentration: N/A

Appearance: Lyophilized

Physical form description: Lyophilized from a TBS solution.

Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in HO to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. The solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers

Amino acid sequence: N/A