Introduction
Interleukin-3 (IL-3) is a pleiotropic cytokine primarily produced by activated T cells. It is believed to interact with specific cell surface receptors, thereby stimulating the proliferation, differentiation, and survival of hematopoietic cell lines. Additionally, IL-3 has been observed to influence the functional activity of various other cell types, including mast cells, eosinophils, megakaryocytes, and basophils.
Description
Recombinant Mouse IL3, produced in Sf9 Baculovirus cells, is a single, glycosylated polypeptide chain consisting of 148 amino acids (27-166 a.a.). It possesses a molecular mass of 16.7 kDa and exhibits a migration pattern of 18-28 kDa on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions. The IL3 protein is expressed with a 6 amino acid His tag at the C-terminus and undergoes purification using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
Clear, colorless solution, sterile-filtered.
Formulation
The IL3 protein solution is provided at a concentration of 0.25 mg/ml and is formulated in Phosphate Buffered Saline (pH 7.4) with 10% glycerol.
Stability
For short-term storage (up to 2-4 weeks), the product can be stored at 4°C. For extended storage, it is recommended to freeze the product at -20°C. To ensure optimal long-term stability, adding a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) is advised. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles should be avoided.
Purity
The purity is determined to be greater than 90.0% by SDS-PAGE analysis.
Biological Activity
The biological activity is assessed using a cell proliferation assay with TF-1 human erythroleukemic cells. The ED50 is determined to be ≤ 0.1 ng/ml.
Synonyms
Interleukin-3, Interleukin-3, sf9, IL3 sf9, L-3, Hematopoietic growth factor, Mast cell growth factor, MCGF, Multipotential colony-stimulating factor, P-cell-stimulating factor, Il3, Csfmu, Il-3, BPA, Csfmu, HCGF, Il-3, MCGF, PSF.
Source
Sf9,
Baculovirus cells.
Amino Acid Sequence
ASISGRDTHR LTRTLNCSSI VKEIIGKLPE PELKTDDEGP SLRNKSFRRV NLSKFVESQG EVDPEDRYVI KSNLQKLNCC LPTSANDSAL PGVFIRDLDD FRKKLRFYMV HLNDLETVLT SRPPQPASGS VSPNRGTVEC LEHHHHHH.