Introduction
Oncostatin M, belonging to the cytokine family that includes leukemia-inhibitory factor, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, and interleukin 6, is a growth regulator. This gene encodes for Oncostatin M which inhibits the proliferation of multiple tumor cell lines. It also regulates cytokine production, including IL-6, G-CSF and GM-CSF from endothelial cells.
Description
Recombinant rat OSM, produced in E.coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain. It contains 214 amino acids, with a molecular weight of 24.3kDa. OSM is purified using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized powder.
Formulation
The lyophilization of OSM protein was carried out from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in 1xPBS, at a pH of 7.4.
Solubility
For reconstituting the lyophilized Oncostatin M, it is recommended to use sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O at a concentration not less than 100µg/ml. This solution can be further diluted into other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized Oncostatin M remains stable at room temperature for 3 weeks. However, it should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution, Oncostatin M should be stored at 4°C for 2-7 days. For future use, store below -18°C. For long term storage, add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Purity is greater than 95.0% as determined by: (a) RP-HPLC analysis. (b) SDS-PAGE analysis.
Biological Activity
The ED50, determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of proliferation in rat C6 cells, is less than 5.0 µg/ml. This corresponds to a specific activity greater than 200 units/mg.
Synonyms
Oncostatin-M, OSM, OncoM.
Amino Acid Sequence
KRGCSSSSPK LLSQLKSQAN ITGNTASLLE PYILHQNLNT LTLRAACTEH PVAFPSEDML RQLSKPDFLS TVHATLGRVW HQLGAFRQQF PKIQDFPELE RARQNIQGIR NNVYCMARLL HPPLEIPEPT QADSGTSRPT TTAPGIFQIK IDSCRFLWGY HRFMGSVGRV FEEWGDGSRR SR RHSPLWAW LKGDHRIRPS RSSQSAMLRS LVPR.