Interferon alpha-1/13, active (IFNA1), Recombinant, Human

Produced by macrophages, IFN-alpha have antiviral activities. Interferon stimulates the production of two enzymes: a protein kinase and an oligoadenylate synthetase. {ECO:0000269, PubMed:1634550}. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The specific activity determined by an anti-viral assay is no less than 1.0x10e8 IU/mg. Sequence: MCDLPETHSL DNRRTLMLLA QMSRISPSSC LMDRHDFGFP QEEFDGNQFQ KAPAISVLHE LIQQIFNLFT TKDSSAAWDE DLLDKFCTEL YQQLNDLEAC VMQEERVGET PLMNADSILA VKKYFRRITL YLTEKKYSPC AWEVVRAEIM RSLSLSTNLQ ERLRRKE, Molecular Weight: 19.5kD, PubMed ID: 6157600, 6157095, 6163083, 6479148, 4057246, 2985969, 20857263, 15164053, 15489334, 6310510, 1634550, 9425112, 110e32395, 22307521, Gene Name: IFNA1, IFNA13, Swiss Prot: P01562, Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.