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Product Specifications

Source

E. coli-derived human IFN-gamma protein
Gln24-Gln166, with an N-terminal Met
Based on MALDI-TOF mass spectrometric analysis, truncation of four amino acid residues from the C-terminus may be observed in the recombinant protein preparation.
Produced using non-animal reagents in an animal-free laboratory.

Purity

>97%, by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions and visualized by silver stain.

Endotoxin Level

<0.01 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.

N-terminal Sequence Analysis

Met

Predicted Molecular Mass

16.9 kDa

SDS-PAGE

17 and 16 kDa, reducing conditions

Activity

Measured in anti-viral assays using HeLa human cervical epithelial carcinoma cells infected with encephalomyocarditis (EMC) virus. Meager, A. (1987) in Lymphokines and Interferons, a Practical Approach. Clemens, M.J. et al. (eds): IRL Press. 129.
The ED₅₀ for this effect is 0.15-0.75 ng/mL.
The specific activity of recombinant human IFN-gamma is >2.0 x 10⁷ IU/mg, which is calibrated against the human IFN-gamma Standard (NIBSC code: 87/586).

Scientific Data Images for Recombinant Human IFN-gamma, Animal-Free Protein

Animal-Free™ Recombinant Human IFN‑ gamma Protein SEC-MALS.

Recombinant Human IFN-gamma (Catalog # AFL285) has a molecular weight (MW) of 34.1 kDa as analyzed by SEC-MALS, suggesting that this protein is a homodimer. MW may differ from predicted MW due to post-translational modifications (PTMs) present (i.e. Glycosylation).

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

AFL285

Formulation	Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in Sodium Succinate, Mannitol and Tween® 80.
Reconstitution	Reconstitute at 0.2 mg/mL in sterile, deionized water.
Shipping	The product is shipped at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage	Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied. 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. 3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

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Background: IFN-gamma

Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma ), also known as type II or immune interferon, exerts a wide range of immunoregulatory activities and is considered to be the prototype proinflammatory cytokine (1, 2). Mature human IFN-gamma exists as a non-covalently linked homodimer of 20‑25 kDa variably glycosylated subunits (3). It shares 90% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with rhesus IFN-gamma, 59%‑64% with bovine, canine, equine, feline, and porcine IFN‑ gamma, and 37%‑43% with cotton rat, mouse, and rat IFN-gamma. IFN-gamma dimers bind to IFN-gamma RI ( alpha subunits) which then interact with IFN-gamma RII ( beta subunits) to form the functional receptor complex of two alpha and two beta subunits. Inclusion of IFN-gamma RII increases the binding affinity for ligand and the efficiency of signal transduction (4, 5). IFN-gamma is produced by a variety of immune cells under inflammatory conditions, notably by T cells and NK cells (6). It plays a key role in host defense by promoting the development and activation of Th1 cells, chemoattraction and activation of monocytes and macrophages, up‑regulation of antigen presentation molecules, and immunoglobulin class switching in B cells. It also exhibits antiviral, antiproliferative, and apoptotic effects (6, 7). In addition, IFN-gamma functions as an anti-inflammatory mediator by promoting the development of regulatory T cells and inhibiting Th17 cell differentiation (8, 9). The pleiotropic effects of IFN-gamma contribute to the development of multiple aspects of atherosclerosis (7).

References

Billiau, A. and P. Matthys (2009) Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 20:97.
Pestka, S. et al. (2004) Immunol. Rev. 202:8.
Gray, P.W. and D.V. Goeddel (1982) Nature 298:859.
Marsters, S.A. et al. (1995) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 92:5401.
Krause, C.D. et al. (2000) J. Biol. Chem. 275:22995.
Schroder, K. et al. (2004) J. Leukoc. Biol. 75:163.
McLaren, J.E. and D.P. Ramji (2009) Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 20:125.
Muhl, H. and J. Pfeilschifter (2003) Int. Immunopharmacol. 3:1247.
Kelchtermans, H. et al. (2008) Trends Immunol. 29:479.

Long Name

Interferon gamma

Alternate Names

IFG, IFI, IFNG, IFNgamma

Entrez Gene IDs

3458 (Human); 15978 (Mouse); 25712 (Rat); 396991 (Porcine); 281237 (Bovine); 403801 (Canine); 493965 (Feline)

Gene Symbol

IFNG

UniProt

CAA31639.1

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Manufacturing Specifications

Animal-Free Manufacturing Conditions
Our dedicated controlled-access animal-free laboratories ensure that at no point in production are the products exposed to potential contamination by animal components or byproducts. Every stage of manufacturing is conducted in compliance with R&D Systems' stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Production and purification procedures use equipment and media that are confirmed animal-free.

Production

All molecular biology procedures use animal-free media and dedicated labware.
Dedicated fermentors are utilized in committed animal-free areas.

Purification

Protein purification columns are animal-free.
Bulk proteins are filtered using animal-free filters.
Purified proteins are stored in animal-free containers in a dedicated cold storage room.

Quality Assurance

Low Endotoxin Level.
No impairment of biological activity.
High quality product obtained under stringent conditions.
For ex vivo research or bioproduction, additional documentation can be provided.

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