Species : |
Human |
Source : |
Human Cells |
Description : |
Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is an EGF-related polypeptide growth factor that signals through the TNFRSF1A/TNFR1 and TNFRSF1B/ TNFBR. It is mainly secreted by macrophages and also produced by monocytes, keratinocytes, and various tumor cells. TNF-α stimulates the proliferation of a wide range of epidermal and epithelial cells. TNF-α is potent pyrogen causing fever by direct action or by stimulation of interleukin-1 secretion and is implicated in the induction of cachexia. Under certain conditions it can stimulate cell proliferation and induce cell differentiation, impair regulatory T cells (Treg) function in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis via FOXP3 dephosphorylation. |
Bio-activity : |
The activity was measured by the cytotoxicity in L-929 cell in the presence of actinomycin D. |
Molecular Mass : |
17 kDa |
Endotoxin : |
<0.5 EU/ μg |
Purity : |
High Purity, >95% by SDS-PAGE |
Stability : |
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. In general: 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -80 centigrade as supplied. 1 month, 2 to 8 centigrade under sterile conditions after reconstitution. 3 months, -20 to -80 centigrade under sterile conditions after reconstitution. |
Storage Buffer : |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS without carrier protein |
Reconstitution : |
Briefly centrifuge the vial before opening. It is recommended to reconstitute the protein in sterile PBS containing 0.1% endotoxin-free recombinant human serum albumin. |