IFN-omega Recombinant Protein

IFN-omega is a type I interferon, which can be induced by virus-infected leukocytes. Members of the type I interferon family, which includes IFN-a, IFN-B, and IFN-w, signal through IFNAR-1/IFNAR-2 receptor complex, and exert anti-viral and anti-proliferative activities. IFN-omega exhibits about 75% sequence homology with IFN-a, and contains two conserved disulfide bonds, which are necessary for full biological activity. Recombinant Human IFN-omega is a 19.9 kDa protein consisting of 172 amino acid residues.

The lyophilized IFN-omega recombinant protein is stable for at least 2 years from date of receipt at -20˚ C. Reconstituted IFN-omega is stable for at least 3 months when stored in working aliquots with a carrier protein at -20˚ C. As with any protein, exposing IFN-omega recombinant protein to repeated freeze / thaw cycles is not recommended. When working with proteins care should be taken to keep recombinant protein at a cool and stable temperature.