Description
Interferon alpha 2b Human, E. coli Recombinant Protein is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 166 amino acids and has a molecular mass of 19400 Dalton. The difference between IFNA2A and IFNA2B is in the amino acid present at position 23. IFN-alpha 2a has a lysine at that position 23 while IFN-alpha 2b has arginine.
The IFN-alpha 2b gene was obtained from human leukocytes. The IFN-a 2b protein is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Summary
IFN-alpha is produced by macrophages and has antiviral activities. IFN stimulates the production of two enzymes: protein kinase and an oligoadenylate synthetase.
Amino Acid Sequence
MCDLPQTHSL GSRRTLMLLA QMRRISLFSC LKDRHDFGFP QEEFGNQFQK AETIPVLHEM IQQIFNLFST KDSSAAWDET LLDKFYTELY QQLNDLEACV IQGVGVTETP LMKEDSILAV RKYFQRITLY LKEKKYSPCA WEVVRAEIMR SFSLSTNLQE SLRSKE
Type
Recombinant Protein
Source
E. coli
Purity
Greater than 98.0%.
Biological Activity
The specific activity as determined in a viral resistance assay using bovine kidney MDBK cells was found to be 260,000,000 IU/ mg.
Formulation
Sterile-filtered white lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Lyophilized from a (1 mg/ml) solution in containing 2.3 mg Sodium phosphate dibasic and 0.55 mg sodium phosphate monobasic buffer.
Reconstitution
Shipping
Shipped at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store the product at the temperature recommended below.
Storage/Expiration
Lyophilized IFN-a 2b, although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution, IFN alpha 2b should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Usage
This product is intended for Laboratory Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. This product may not be used as a pharmaceutical or veterinary drug, agricultural product, or food additive.