GM-CSF

GM-CSF is a hematopoietic growth factor that stimulates the development of neutrophils and macrophages and promotes the proliferation and development of early erythroid megakaryocytic and eosinophilic progenitor cells. It is produced in endothelial cells, monocytes, fibroblasts and T-lymphocytes. GM-CSF inhibits neutrophil migration and enhances the functional activity of the mature end-cells. The human and murine molecules are species-specific and exhibit no cross-species reactivity. Recombinant murine GM-CSF is a 14.2 kDa globular protein consisting of 125 amino acid residues.

Product Specifications

Synonyms

Granulocyte Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor, CSF-2, MGI-1GM, pluripoietin-alpha

NCBI Gene ID

12981

UniProt

P01587

Accession Number

NP_034099.2

Accession Number mRNA

NM_009969.4

Chromosomal Location

11 B1.3; 11 29.5 cM

Reactivity

Mouse

Cross Reactivity

Mouse

Sequence

MAPTRSPITV TRPWKHVEAI KEALNLLDDM PVTLNEEVEV VSNEFSFKKL TCVQTRLKIF EQGLRGNFTK LKGALNMTAS YYQTYCPPTP ETDCETQVTT YADFIDSLKT FLTDIPFECK KPVQK

Endotoxin

< 0.1 ng/µg of protein (< 1EU/µg)

Purity

> 98% by SDS-PAGE & HPLC analyses

Bioactivity

The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of murine FDC-P1 cells is ≤ 0.05 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥ 2 x 107 units/mg.