Description
Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), also known as cachectin, is a cachectin, is a polypeptide cytokine produced by monocytes and macrophages. TNFα receptor signaling can simultaneously activate caspase 8, the transcription factor, NF-κB and the kinase, JNK. Human TNF-α shares 97% aa sequence identity with rhesus and 71%-92% with bovine, canine, cotton rat, equine, feline, mouse, porcine, and rat TNF-α. TNF-α occurs as a secreted, soluble form and as a membrane-anchored form, both of which are biologically active. Inflammation is associated with insulin resistance, and TNF-α and IL-6 may affect glucose uptake. A wide variety of evidence has pointed to a critical role of TNF-α in tumour proliferation, migration, invasion and angiogenesis.
Product Properties
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Synonyms |
Tumor Necrosis Factor, TNFA, TNFSF2, Cachectin, Cytotoxin, Differentiation-inducing factor, DIF |
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Accession |
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GeneID |
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Source |
E.coli-derived mouse TNF-α/TNFSF2 protein, Leu80-Leu235, with an N-terminal Met. |
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Molecular Weight |
Approximately 17.4 kDa. |
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AA Sequence |
MLRSSSQNSS DKPVAHVVAN HQVEEQLEWL SQRANALLAN GMDLKDNQLV VPADGLYLVY SQVLFKGQGC PDYVLLTHTV SRFAISYQEK VNLLSAVKSP CPKDTPEGAE LKPWYEPIYL GGVFQLEKGD QLSAEVNLPK YLDFAESGQV YFGVIAL |
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Tag |
None |
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Physical Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
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Purity |
> 98 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
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Biological Activity |
The ED50 as determined by a cytotoxicity assay using murine L929 cells is less than 0.1 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 107 IU/mg in the presence of actinomycin D. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. |
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Endotoxin |
< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
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Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.2. |
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Reconstitution |
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. |
Shipping and Storage
The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ to -80℃ for 1 year.
Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cautions
1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
3. For research use only!