IFN a 1 Human

Introduction: Interferons are cytokines that are widely known to induce potent anti-viral activity. Interferon-a exerts a variety of other biological effects, including antitumor and immunomodulatory activities and are increasingly used clinically to treat a range of malignancies, myelodysplasias and autoimmune diseases.

Description: IFNA1 Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 167 amino acids (24-189) and having a molecular mass of 19.5 kDa. The IFN-alpha 1 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Physical Appearance: Sterile Filtered colorless solution.

Formulation:     1mg/ml in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.4.

Stability:  Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time.  For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HAS or BSA).
Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.