128284
IFNA4 (Interferon alpha-4, IFN-alpha-4, Interferon alpha-4B, Interferon alpha-76, Interferon alpha-M1, MGC142200)
Size
£760.00
- SKU:
- 128284
- Application:
- WB
- Purity:
- Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
- Storage Conditions:
- -20°C
- Supplier:
- United States Biological
- Host:
- Rabbit
- Immunogen:
- Full length human IFNA4, aa1-189 (NP_066546.1).
- Format:
- Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2.
- Extra Details:
- Most mammalian species have multiple IFN-a subtypes. Although the reasons for these multiple subtypes are not fully known, there are clear cell type and temporal differences in their expression. A recent study established a nomenclature for the murine IFN-a subtypes (van Pesch et al. 2004) and determined relative activities of the subtypes with protein quantification by phosphorimaging of metabolically-labeled protein. In this study, Mu IFN-a4 was deemed to have average antiviral activity when compared with the potency of the other subtypes. Mu IFN-a4 was initially cloned by Zwarthoff et al. [(1985) Nuc. Acids Res. 13(3) 791], and has been extensively studied. It is apparently expressed early in viral infection in a protein synthesis independent manner, and its expression is induced by phosphorylation of IRF-3. It may be that Mu IFN-a4, like IFN-b, has a priming function on cells, enabling the expression of other Mu IFN-a subtypes [Reviewed by Mesplède et al. (2003) Autoimmunity 36(8):447 and Asselin-Paturel & Trinchieri (2005) J. Exp. Med. 202(4):461]. Thus, this interferon is among the first observed after viral infection. Intriguingly, while this interferon is expressed in a large variety of cell types, one report suggests that the expression level in dendritic cells is low to non-existent [Barchet et al. (2002) J. Exp. Med. 195(4):507] Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Amino Acid Sequence: MALSFSLLMAVLVLSYKSICSLGCDLPQTHSLGNRRALILLAQMGRISHFSCLKDRHDFGFPEEEFDGHQFQKAQAISVLHEMIQQTFNLFSTEDSSAAWEQSLLEKFSTELYQQLNDLEACVIQEVGVEETPLMNVDSILAVRKYFQRITLYLTEKKYSPCAWEVVRAEIMRSLSFSTNLQKRLRRKD Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
- Shipping Conditions:
- Blue Ice