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Biochem/physiol Actions

﹤0.1 ng/ml (﹤1 x 10⁷ U/mg) as determined by cytopathic affect inhibition assay using murine NIH 3T3 cells treated with EMC virus.

General description

Note: 1 KU = 1000 units.

Recombinant, mouse γ-interferon, consisting of 134 amino acids, expressed in E. coli as a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide. A multi-functional protein exhibiting antiviral and antitumor properties. Regulates the development of specific immune responses. Protects against bacterial sepsis in murine models.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Zantl, N., et al. 1998. Infect. Immun. 66, 2300.Familletti, P.C., et al. 1981. Methods Enzymol. 78, 387.

Packaging

20 µg in Plastic ampoule

Physical form

In 10 mM PBS, pH 7.4.

Preparation Note

Dilute only in buffers containing protein such as 0.1% BSA.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)