IL-3, rat recombinant
A stimulator of proliferation of all cells in the myeloid lineage
Product Overview
Alternate Names / Synonyms: MCGF (Mast cell growth factor), Mμlti-CSF, HCGF, P-cell stimulation factor, IL-3, MGC79398, MGC79399, Interleukin-3, IL 3, Mμltipotential colony-stimulating factor, Hematopoietic growth factor, P-cell-stimulating factor, Mast cell growth factor, MCGF
Gene Symbol: IL3
Accession #: P04823
Gene ID: 124334
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Sterile filtered and lyophilized from 5 mM sodium citrate, pH 4.0.
Molecular Weight: 15.8kDa
Purity by SDS-PAGE: ≥98%
Purity by HPLC: ≥98%
Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
Biological Activity: The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of thymidine uptake by murine MC-9 cells is <10 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥1 x 10⁵ units/mg.
Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 µg/µl. The solution can be diluted into other aqueous buffers
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Blue ice
Background Information: Interleukin-3 (IL-3) is a species-specific colony-stimulating factor that stimulates colony formation of megakaryocytes, neutrophils, and macrophages from bone marrow cultures. Recombinant rat IL-3 is a 15.8 kDa protein.
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans. |