IFNW1 (NM 002177) Human Recombinant Protein Product Data

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IFNW1 (NM 002177) Human Recombinant Protein Product Data

OriGene Technologies, Inc. 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200 Rockville, MD 20850, US Phone: +1-888-267-4436 [email protected] EU: [email protected] CN: [email protected] Product datasheet for TP723168 IFNW1 (NM_002177) Human Recombinant Protein Product data: Product Type: Recombinant Proteins Description: Purified recombinant protein of Human interferon, omega 1 (IFNW1). Species: Human Expression Host: E. coli Tag: Tag Free Predicted MW: 19.9 kDa Concentration: lot specific Purity: >95% as determined by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining Buffer: Lyophilized from a 0.2 µM filtered solution of 20mM phosphate buffer,100mM NaCl, pH 7.2 Bioactivity: ED50 was determined by a cytotoxicity assay using Human TF-1 cells is < 0.01 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1 x 10^8 units/mg. Endotoxin: Endotoxin level is < 0.1 ng/µg of protein (< 1 EU/µg) Storage: Store at -80°C. Stability: Stable for at least 6 months from date of receipt under proper storage and handling conditions. RefSeq: NP_002168 Locus ID: 3467 UniProt ID: P05000 RefSeq Size: 1514 Cytogenetics: 9p21.3 RefSeq ORF: 585 Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is an interferon and possesses antiviral activity. The encoded protein binds to the interferon alpha/beta receptor but not to the interferon gamma receptor. This intronless gene has several pseudogenes spread throughout the genome. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2015] Protein Families: Druggable Genome, Secreted Protein This product is to be used for laboratory only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. View online » ©2021 OriGene Technologies, Inc., 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850, US 1 / 2 IFNW1 (NM_002177) Human Recombinant Protein – TP723168 Protein Pathways: Cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, Jak-STAT signaling pathway, RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway This product is to be used for laboratory only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. ©2021 OriGene Technologies, Inc., 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850, US 2 / 2.

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