Introduction
Interleukin-3 (IL-3) is a cytokine primarily produced by activated T cells that plays a crucial role in hematopoiesis. It acts through specific cell surface receptors, stimulating the proliferation, differentiation, and survival of various hematopoietic cell lines. Additionally, IL-3 influences the functional activity of mast cells, eosinophils, megakaryocytes, and basophils.
Description
Recombinant mouse Interleukin-3, expressed in E. coli, is a non-glycosylated polypeptide chain comprising 135 amino acids, with a molecular weight of 15.1 kDa. It is purified using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
Sterile, white, lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 1 mg/mL solution in water without any additives.
Solubility
Reconstitute the lyophilized Interleukin-3 in sterile 18 MΩ-cm H2O to a concentration of at least 100 µg/mL. This solution can be further diluted in other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized Interleukin-3 remains stable at room temperature for up to 3 weeks; however, it is recommended to store it desiccated below -18°C. After reconstitution, store IL-3 at 4°C for 2-7 days. For long-term storage, freeze at -18°C after adding a carrier protein like 0.1% HSA or BSA. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Purity exceeds 97.0% as determined by: (a) Size-exclusion high-performance liquid chromatography (SEC-HPLC) and (b) Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE).
Biological Activity
The half-maximal effective concentration (ED50), determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of murine M-NFS-60 cells, is less than 0.05 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of 20,000,000 IU/mg.
Protein Content
Protein quantification was conducted using two independent methods: (1) UV spectroscopy at 280 nm with an absorbance value of 0.154 as the extinction coefficient for a 0.1% (1 mg/mL) solution, calculated using the PC GENE computer analysis program (IntelliGenetics); and (2) Reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC), using a standard solution of IL-3 as a reference standard.
Synonyms
MCGF (Mast cell growth factor), Multi-CSF, HCGF, P-cell stimulation factor, IL-3, MGC79398, MGC79399.
Amino Acid Sequence
The sequence of the first five N-terminal amino acids was determined and was found to be Met-Asp-Thr-His-Arg.