RecombinantM-CSF, Rat
Macrophage-Colony Stimulating Factor (M-CSF), also known as Colony Stimulating Factor-1 (CSF-1), can stimulate the survival, proliferation and differentiation of mononuclear phagocytes, in addition to the spreading and motility of macrophages[1]. M-CSF is mainly produced by monocytes, macrophages, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells [2]. M-CSF interaction with its receptor, c-fms, has been implicated in the growth, invasion, and metastasis of of several diseases, including breast and endometrial cancers [1][3][4].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9000-83-3
Endotoxin
< 0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.
Purity
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE.
Bioactivity
ED50 < 2.5 ng/ml, measured in a cell proliferation assay using Murine M-NFS-60 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 4x10ˆ5 units/mg.
Reconstitution
Reconstituted in ddH2O or PBS at 100 μg/ml.
Molecular Weight
32-40 kDa, observed by non-reducing SDS-PAGE.
Storage Conditions
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.
Host or Source
CHO
Recommended Usage
This material is offered by USA Bioworld biotech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. For research use only.
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