Human Thrombopoietin Recombinant

Thrombopoietin (TPO), known also as TSF (thrombopoiesis stimulating factor), for mediator substances that function as natural stimulators of megakaryocytopoiesis and thus, promote the differentiation of platelets. TPO stimulates an increase in the sizes and numbers of megakaryocytes. It also increases the number of small acetyl-cholinesterase positive cells that are early precursor cells of the megakaryocytic lineage. TPO is a protein of 332 amino acids that shows significant homology with Epo (erythropoietin) in its N-terminal domain. A comparison of human and porcine TPO sequences shows 83 % identity between the erythropoietin-like domains but only 67 % between the C- terminal domains.

A quick spin of the vial followed by reconstitution in distilled water to a concentration not less than 0.1 mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other buffers.

The lyophilized protein is stable for at least 2 years from date of receipt when stored at -20°C. Upon reconstitution, store in working aliquots at +4°C for up to one month, or at -20°C for up to six months, in the presence of a carrier protein. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.