Application Note
TF-1, the human erythroleukemia cell line, provides a good system for detecting the activity of GM-CSF for it is a cell line of immature erythroid origin that completely depends on interleukin 3 (IL-3) or granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) for long term growth. As reported, GM-CSF was also able to induce differentiation of human monoblastic leukemia cell line U937. TF-1 cells and U937 cells were incubated in the presence of various concentrations of rhGM-CSF, then cells were observed by inverted microscope. Cell proliferation of TF1 cells after incubation with GM-CSF (10 ng/ml) was for 3 days, and for U937 cells incubated with GM-CSF (10 ng/ml) was for 5 days.
Observed MW
19-26 kDa.
Form
Lyophilized powder
Buffer
Reconstitute with 20mM Tris and 150mM NaCl to 0.1-1.0mg/ml. Do not vortex. Lyophilized from 20mM Tris, 150mM NaCl, 1mM EDTA, 1mM DTT, 0.01% SKL, 5% Trehalose.
Preservative
ProClin 300
Storage
For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4ºC. For long-term storage, store at -20ºC or below. After reconstitution, keep as concentrated solution. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Region/Sequence
N-terminal His-Tag; Ala18~Glu144 (NP_000749.2)
Expression System
HEK293 cells
Purity
> 95%
Endotoxin
< 1 EU/μg
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Note
For laboratory use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Synonyms
colony stimulating factor 2 , CSF , GMCSF
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a cytokine that controls the production, differentiation, and function of granulocytes and macrophages. The active form of the protein is found extracellularly as a homodimer. This gene has been localized to a cluster of related genes at chromosome region 5q31, which is known to be associated with interstitial deletions in the 5q- syndrome and acute myelogenous leukemia. Other genes in the cluster include those encoding interleukins 4, 5, and 13. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Database
Research Area