TNF a Human, Sf9

Data sheet

Formulation

TNF a protein solution (1mg/ml) contains Phosphate Buffered Saline (pH 7.4) and 10% glycerol.

Purity

Greater than 90.0% as determined bySDS-PAGE.

Description

TNF a produced in Sf9 Baculovirus cells is a single, glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 163 amino acids (77-233a.a.) and having a molecular mass of 18.1kDa. (Molecular size on SDS-PAGE will appear at approximately 18-28kDa). TNF a is expressed wit

Protein Background

Tumor necrosis factor is a cytokine involved in systemic inflammation and is a member of a group of cytokines that all stimulate the acute phase reaction. TNF is mainly secreted by macrophages.TNF causes apoptotic cell death, cellular proliferation, diffe

Expression host

Sf9, Baculovirus cells.

Synonyms

Tumor Necrosis Factor, TNFA, Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 2, Cachectin, TNF-Alpha, TNFSF2, TNF-A, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF Superfamily, Member 2), Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, TNF, Macrophage-Derived, TNF, Monocyte-Derived, TNF Superf

Reagent Appearance

Sterile Filtered clear solution.

Stability

Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Please avoid freeze thaw cycles.

Amino acid sequence

VRSSSRTPSD KPVAHVVANP QAEGQLQWLN RRANALLANG VELRDNQLVV PSEGLYLIYS QVLFKGQGCP STHVLLTHTI SRIAVSYQTK VNLLSAIKSP CQRETPEGAE AKPWYEPIYL GGVFQLEKGD RLSAEINRPD YLDFAESGQV YFGIIALHHH HHH.

Biological Activity

Measured in a cytotoxicity assay using L929 mouse fibrosarcoma cells in the presence of the metabolic inhibitor actinomycin D. The ED50 for this effect is 0.2 ng/ml.