Interferon alpha (IFN alpha) Chicken Protein

SKU SA027

Interferon alpha (IFN alpha) chicken recombinant protein, 50 µg

Product Data

• Species: Chicken
• Expression Host: E. coli
• Predicted MW: 19 kDa
• Concentration: lot specific
• Purity: >85% by Ni chelate chromatography
• Presentation State: Purified
• Buffer: Presentation State: Purified; State: Liquid; Buffer System: PBS
• Bioactivity: Specific: 1x10e7units/mg
• Preparation: Liquid
• Recommended Dilution: Functional assays.
• Protein Description: Recombinant IFN alpha prepared from E.coli.
• Storage: Store the protein at -20°C.; Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
• Stability: Shelf life: 3 month from despatch.
• Shipping: Blue Ice

Reference Data

• Synonyms: B Cell Interferon, IFN-alpha, IFNA, Interferon-alpha, Leukocyte Interferon, Type I Interferon
• Summary: Chicken Interferon alpha (IFN alpha) shares structural and biological properties with mammalian IFN1. Recombinant chicken IFN alpha (rChIFNa) has been shown to act as a highly potent anti-viral agent in vitro, and also resulted in a noticeable delay in the progression of tumours in CC progressor chickens infected with Rous Sarcoma Virus, when admimistered intravenously.
• Protein Families: Functional assays.