Cat Number: 91106ES

GM-CSF-4

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Genus

Rhesus

Source

E.coli

Synonyms

Granulocyte/Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor, CSF-2, MGI-1GM, Pluripoietin-α

Description

GM-CSF is a hematopoietic growth factor that stimulates the development of neutrophils and macrophages, and promotes the proliferation and development of early erythroid megakaryocytic and eosinophilic progenitor cells. It is produced in endothelial cells, monocytes, fibroblasts and T-lymphocytes. GM-CSF inhibits neutrophil migration and enhances the functional activity of the mature end-cells. The human and murine molecules are species-specific and exhibit no cross-species reactivity. Recombinant Rhesus Macaque GM-CSF is a 14.4 kDa globular protein consisting of 125 amino acids, containing two intramolecular disulfide bonds and two potential N-linked glycosylation sites.

Molecular Weight

Approximately 14.4 kDa.

AA sequence

APARSPSPGT QPWEHVNAIQ EARRLLNLSR DTAAEMNKTV EVVSEMFDLQ EPSCLQTRLE LYKQGLQGSL TKLKGPLTMM ASHYKQHCPP TPETSCATQI ITFQSFKENL KDFLLVIPFD CWEPVQE

Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Purity

> 98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.

Biological Activity

Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using human TF-1 cells is less than 0.1 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 107 IU/mg.

Endotoxin

< 1 EU/μg of protein as determined by LAL method.

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.

Reconstitution

We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20 °C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.

Note

10, 100, 500μg