Murine M-CSF

M-CSF, murine recombinant
A hematopoietic growth factor
Product Overview
Alternate Names / Synonyms: Murine M-CSF, M-CSF, MCSF, M CSF, m-M-CSF, rm-M-CSF, recombinant murine M-CSF,recombinant M-CSF
Gene Symbol: M-CSF
Accession #: P07141
Gene ID: 12977
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Sterile filtered and then lyophilized from 5 mM Tris, pH 8.0 + 100 mM NaCl.
Molecular Weight: 36.4 kDa
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 the proliferation of murine M-NSF-60 cells is <1.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >1 x 10⁶ units/mg.
Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or –20°C for future use.
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Gel pack
Background Information: Macrophage Colony stimulating Factor (M-CSF) is produced by various cell types, including fibroblasts, microphages, and endothelial cells. M-CSF is involved in both the development and function of monocytes/microphages. The recombinant M-CSF is a disulfide-linked homodimer composed of two 18.2 kDa subunits of 156 amino acid residues.
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans.