Description
IFNA2 (Interferon Alpha 2) is a Protein Coding gene. This gene is a member of the alpha interferon gene cluster on chromosome 9. The encoded protein is a cytokine produced in response to viral infection. Type I Interferons (IFNs) are well-known cytokines that exert antiviral activity, antitumor activity, and immunomodulatory effects. Interferon tau (IFNT), a type I IFN similar to alpha IFNs(IFNA), is the pregnancy recognition signal produced by the ruminant conceptus. Among the IFN-α genes, a total of 28 different sequence variants have been described. The three principal subtypes of IFNα-2 are designated α-2a, α-2b, and α-2c. IFNα-2b is being the predominant allele while IFNα-2a is less predominant and IFNα-2c only a minor allelic variant.
Product Properties
Synonyms
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IFN-alpha 2b protein
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Accession
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P01563
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GeneID
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3440
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Source
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Yeast-derived Human IFN-α2a protein, Cys24-Glu188(K23R).
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Molecular Weight
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Approximately 19.2 kDa.
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AA Sequence
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CDLPQTHSLG SRRTLMLLAQ MRKISLFSCL KDRHDFGFPQ EEFGNQFQKA ETIPVLHEMI QQIFNLFSTK DSSAAWDETL LDKFYTELYQ QLNDLEACVI QGVGVTETPL MKEDSILAVR KYFQRITLYL KEKKYSPCAW EVVRAEIMRS FSLSTNLQES LRSKE
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Tag
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None
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Physical Appearance
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Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
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Purity
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> 98 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
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Biological Activity
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Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The specific activity determined by an anti-viral assay is no less than 1.6 × 108 IU/mg.
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Endotoxin
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< 0.1 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.
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Formulation
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Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4, with 0.02 % Tween-20
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Reconstitution
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We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20 °C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
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Shipping and Storage
The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20 ℃ for 1 year. 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
3 months, -20 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cautions
1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
3. For research use only!