Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by an anti-viral assay using A-72 canine fibroma cells infected with vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) is less than 2.0ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >5.0×105IU/mg.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2μm filtered concentrated solution in 25mM Sodium Succinate, pH5.0, 60mM NaCl, with 0.1% Tween-80.
Endotoxin
Less than 0.1EU/μg of rCaIFN-γ as determined by LAL method.
Reconstitution
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0mg/ml. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤-20℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
Category
Cytokine
Background
Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), also known as Type II interferon or immune interferon, is a cytokine produced primarily by Tlymphocytes and natural killer cells. The protein shares no significant homology with IFN-β or the various IFN-α family proteins. Mature IFN-γ exists as noncovalently-linked homodimers. IFN-γ was originally characterized based on its antiviral activities. The protein also exerts antiproliferative, immunoregulatory and proinflammatory activities and is thus important in host defense mechanisms. IFN-γ induces the production of cytokines, upregulates the expression of class I and II MHC antigens, Fc receptor and leukocyte adhesion molecules. It modulates macrophage effector functions, influences isotype switching and potentiates the secretion of immunoglobulins by B cells. Additionally, IFN-γ augments TH1 cell expansion and may be required for TH1 cell differentiation. Canine IFN-γ shares 79%~88% amino acid sequence identity with bovine, equine and feline IFN-γ, 62%~73% with human, porcine and rhesus macaque IFN-γ, and 40%~47% with cotton rat, murine and rat IFN-γ.
