Synonyms :

MCGF (Mast cell growth factor), Multi-CSF, HCGF, P-cell stimulation factor

Description :

IL-3 is a hematopoietic growth factor that promotes the survival, differentiation and proliferation of committed progenitor cells of the megakaryocyte, granulocyte-macrophage, erythroid, eosinophil, basophil and mast cell lineages. Produced by T cells, mast cells and eosinophils, IL-3 enhances thrombopoieses, phagocytosis, and antibody-mediated cellular cytotoxicity. Its ability to activate monocytes suggests that IL-3 may have additional immunoregulatory roles. Many of the IL-3 activities depend upon co-stimulation with other cytokines. IL-3 is species-specific, variably glycosylated cytokine. Recombinant murine IL-3 is a 15.1 kDa globular protein containing 135 amino acid residues.

Catalog #:

213-13

Source :

E.coli

Purity :

Greater than 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Endotoxin Level :

Endotoxin level is less than 0.1 ng per µg (1EU/µg).

Biological Activity :

The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of murine M-NFS-60 cells is < 0.05 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2 x 10⁷ units/mg.

Selected References :

AA Sequence :

MDTHRLTRTL NCSSIVKEII GKLPEPELKT DDEGPSLRNK SFRRVNLSKF VESQGEVDPE DRYVIKSNLQ KLNCCLPTSA NDSALPGVFI RDLDDFRKKL RFYMVHLNDL ETVLTSRPPQ PASGSVSPNR GTVEC

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Country of Origin :

USA