Hematopoietic growth factor capable of stimulating the proliferation of lymphoid progenitors. It is important for proliferation during certain stages of B-cell maturation. Recombinant protein corresponding to aa26-177 from human Interleukin 7, expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~18.4kD Biological Activity: The ED50 as determined in a cell proliferation assay using PHA-activated human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) is less than 5ng/ml. Amino Acid Sequence: DCDIEGKDGK QYESVLMVSI DQLLDSMKEI GSNCLNNEFN FFKRHICDAN KEGMFLFRAA RKLRQFLKMN STGDFDLHLL KVSEGTTILL NCTGQVKGRK PAALGEAQPT KSLEENKSLK EQKKLNDLCF LKRLLQEIKT CWNKILMGTK EH Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
