Human GM-CSF

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Cat-Nr.200-005-DC
Size50 µg
Price415 €
SourceE. coli
Formulationlyophilized
Purity Confirmation> 98% by SDS-PAGE
Length [aa]127
Molecular Weight14.5 kDa
N Terminal SequenceAPARSPSPST
Endotoxin Levels< 0.1 ng per µg of GM-CSF
Biological ActivityThe ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of human TF-1 cells is <0.1ng/ml corresponding to a specific activity of ≥1 x 107units/mg.
Species ReactivityHuman
BufferPBS, pH7.2
ReconstitutionThe lyophilized rh GM-CSF is soluble in water and most aqueous buffers and can be reconstituted in water to a concentration of 0.1 mg/ml. This solution can be diluted into other buffered solutions or stored at -20°C for future use.
Stability and StorageThe lyophilized powder although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, is best stored desiccated at -20°C. Reconstituted GM-CSF should be stored in working aliquots at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
SynonymsCSF2; GMCSF
DescriptionRecombinant human Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF), a 14,5 kDa protein consisting of 127 amino acid residues (Ala18-Glu144), is a potent species specific stimulator of bone marrow cells and several other cell types. GM-CSF was initially characterized as a growth factor that can support the in vitro colony formation of granulocyte-macrophage progenitors. It is produced by a number of different cell types (including activated T cells, B cells, macrophages, mast cells, endothelial cells and fibroblasts) in response to cytokine or immune and inflammatory stimuli. Besides granulocyte-macrophage progenitors, GM-CSF is also a growth factor for erythroid, megakaryocyte and eosinophil progenitors. On mature hematopoietic cells, GM-CSF is a survival factor for and activates the effector functions of granulocytes, monocytes/macrophages and eosinophils. GM-CSF has also been reported to have a functional role on non-hematopoietic cells. It can induce human endothelial cells to migrate and proliferate. Additionally, GM-CSF can also stimulate the proliferation of a number of tumor cell lines, including osteogenic sarcoma, carcinoma and adenocarcinoma cell lines. GM-CSF is species specific and human GM-CSF has no biological effects on mouse cells. GM-CSF exerts its biological effects through binding to specific cell surface receptors. The high affinity receptors required for human GM-CSF signal transduction have been shown to be heterodimers consisting of a GM-CSF-specific α chain and a common β chain that is shared by the high-affinity receptors for IL-3 and IL-5.
Protein SequenceAPARSPSPSTQPWEHVNAIQEARRLLNLSRDTAAEMNETVEVISEMFDLQEPTCLQTRLELYKQGLRGSLTKLKGPLTMMASHYKQHCPPTPETSCATQIITFESFKENLKDFLLVIPFDCWEPVQE
Uniprot IDP04141
Protein RefSeqNP_000749
mRNA RefSeqNM_000758

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