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IL-7 is a hematopoietic growth factor, which affects primarily early B and T cells. Recombinant rat IL-7 is a 15.0 kDa protein containing 130 amino acid residues.

General description

IL-7 is a hematopoietic growth factor, which affects primarily early B and T cells. Produced by thymic stromal cells, spleen cells and keratinocytes, IL-7 can also co-stimulate the proliferation of mature T cells in combination with other factors such as ConA and IL-2. Human and murine IL-7 is cross-species reactive. Recombinant rat IL-7 is a 15.0 kDa protein containing 130 amino acid residues.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 10 mM Sodium Acetate, pH 5.8.

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

MDCHIKDKDG KAFGSVLMIS INQLDKMTGT DSDCPNNEPN FFKKHLCDDT KEAAFLNRAA RKLRQFLKMN ISEEFNDHLL RVSDGTQTLV NCTSKEEKTI KEQKKNDPCF LKRLLREIKT CWNKILKGSI