Interfereon alpha 7, also known as IFNA7, belongs to the alpha/beta interferon family. IFNA7 is produced by macrophages. IFN-alpha has antiviral activities. Interferon stimulates the production of two enzymes: a protein kinase and an oligoadenylate synthetase. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa24-189 from human IFNA7, fused to His-tag at N-terminal expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~22.3kD(191aa) AA Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSHMCDLPQ THSLRNRRAL ILLAQMGRIS PFSCLKDRHE FRFPEEEFDG HQFQKTQAIS VLHEMIQQTF NLFSTEDSSA AWEQSLLEKF STELYQQLND LEACVIQEVG VEETPLMNED FILAVRKYFQ RITLYLMEKK YSPCAWEVVR AEIMRSFSFS TNLKKGLRRK D Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt 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.