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IL-3 is a hematopoietic growth factor that promotes the survival, differentiation and proliferation of committed progenitor cells of the megakaryocyte, granulocyte-macrophage, erythroid, eosinophil, basophil and mast cell lineages. Recombinant rat IL-3β is a 16.3 kDa globular protein containing 144 amino acid residues.

General description

IL-3 is a hematopoietic growth factor that promotes the survival, differentiation and proliferation of committed progenitor cells of the megakaryocyte, granulocyte-macrophage, erythroid, eosinophil, basophil and mast cell lineages. Produced by T cells, mast cells and eosinophils, IL-3 enhances thrombopoieses, phagocytosis, and antibody-mediated cellular cytotoxicity. Its ability to activate monocytes suggests that IL-3 may have additional immunoregulatory roles. Many of the IL-3 activities depend upon co-stimulation with other cytokines. IL-3 is species-specific, variably glycosylated cytokine. Recombinant rat IL-3β is a 16.3 kDa globular protein containing 144 amino acid residues.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 5mM Sodium Citrate, pH 4.0.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

Sequence

MISDRGSDAH HLLRTLDCRT IALEILVKLP YPQVSGLNNS DDKANLRNST LRRVNLDEFL KSQEEFDSQD TTDIKSKLQK LKCCIPAAAS DSVLPGVYNK DLDDFKKKLR FYVIHLKDLQ PVSVSRPPQP TSSSDNFRPM TVEC