Description
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF or MMIF), also named as glycosylation-inhibiting factor (GIF), L-dopachrome isomerase, or phenylpyruvate tautomerase, is a protein encoded by the MIF gene. It is released from white blood cells by bacterial antigen stimulation to trigger an acute immune response, or by glucocorticoids to counter-act the inhibitory effects of glucocorticoids on immune system. MIF is a homotrimer of which each subunit contains 115 amino acids. As mentioned above, MIF is involved in the innate immune response to bacterial pathogens and counter-acts the anti-inflammatory activity of glucocorticoids. Furthermore, it also plays a role as mediator in regulating the function of macrophages in host defense and has phenylpyruvate tautomerase and dopachrome tautomerase activity in vitro. Rat MIF is 99%, 90%, 89%, and 89% a.a. identical to human, murine, porcine and bovine, respectively.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 12.5 kDa.
AA sequence
MPMFIVNTNV PRASVPEGFL SELTQQLAQA TGKPAQYIAV HVVPDQLMTF SGTNDPCALC SLHSIGKIGG AQNRNYSKLL CGLLSDRLHI SPDRVYINYY DMNAANVGWN GSTFA
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Purity
> 96% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Endotoxin
Less than 1 EU/µg of rMuMIF as determined by LAL method.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4, 1 mM DTT.
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℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.