Active Recombinant Human IFNB1 Protein

• Cat.No.: IFNB1-082H
• Product Overview: The mature recombinant human IFN- β protein (22-187aa) without tag was expressed in E. coli.

Specification

• Description: This gene encodes a cytokine that belongs to the interferon family of signaling proteins, which are released as part of the innate immune response to pathogens. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the type I class of interferons, which are important for defense against viral infections. In addition, type I interferons are involved in cell differentiation and anti-tumor defenses. Following secretion in response to a pathogen, type I interferons bind a homologous receptor complex and induce transcription of genes such as those encoding inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Overactivation of type I interferon secretion is linked to autoimmune diseases. Mice deficient for this gene display several phenotypes including defects in B cell maturation and increased susceptibility to viral infection.
• Source: E. coli
• Species: Human
• Bio-activity: Measured in anti-viral assays using HeLa human cervical epithelial carcinoma cells infected with encephalomyocarditis (EMC) virus. The ED50 for this effect is 5-30 pg/mL.
  The specific activity of Recombinant Human IFN-beta is approximately 2.8 x 108 IU/mg, which is calibrated against human IFN- beta WHO International Standard (NIBSC code: 00/572).
• Molecular Mass: 20 kDa
• Product-Related Proteins: 22-187
• Endotoxin: < 0.1 EU/μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method
• Purity: > 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE
• Storage: At -80 centigrade. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Storage Buffer: PBS

Gene Information

• Gene Name: IFNB1 interferon beta 1 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
• Official Symbol: IFNB1
• Synonyms: IFNB1; interferon beta 1; IFB; IFF; IFNB; IFN-beta; interferon beta; fibroblast interferon; interferon, beta 1, fibroblast; interferon-beta
• Gene ID: 3456
• mRNA Refseq: NM_002176
• Protein Refseq: NP_002167
• MIM: 147640
• UniProt ID: P01574