Interferon alpha 2 (IFNA2) (NM_000605) Human Recombinant Protein

Specifications

Product Data
Species	Human
Expression Host	E. coli
Expression cDNA Clone or AA Sequence	Protein Sequence (showhide) Human IFN-a2, the region of Cys24-Glu188, from gene Accession# NM_000605
Tag	Tag Free
Predicted MW	19.4 kDa
Concentration	lot specific
Purity	>95%, as determined by Coomassie stained SDS-PAGE.
Buffer	1 x PBS, pH 7.3
Storage	Store at -80°C.
Stability	Unopened vial can be stored between 2°C and 8°C for up to 2 weeks, at -20°C for up to 6 months, or at -70°C or below until the expiration date. Aliquots can be stored between 2°C and 8°C for up to one week and stored at -20°C or colder for up to 3 months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Bioactivity	Specific activity is 1.86 x 108 units/mg, determined in a cytopathic effect inhibition assay using EMC virus on A549 cells.
Endotoxin	Less than 0.01 ng per µg protein as determined by the LAL method
Reference Data
RefSeq	NP_000596
Locus ID	3440
UniProt ID	P01563
Refseq Size	1142
Cytogenetics	9p21.3
Refseq ORF	564
Synonyms	IFN-alpha-2; IFN-alphaA; IFNA; IFNA2B; leIF A
Summary	This gene is a member of the alpha interferon gene cluster on chromosome 9. The encoded cytokine is a member of the type I interferon family that is produced in response to viral infection as a key part of the innate immune response with potent antiviral, antiproliferative and immunomodulatory properties. This cytokine, like other type I interferons, binds a plasma membrane receptor made of IFNAR1 and IFNAR2 that is ubiquitously expressed, and thus is able to act on virtually all body cells. The encoded protein is effective in reducing the symptoms and duration of the common cold and in treating many types of cancer, including some hematological malignancies and solid tumors. A deficiency of type I interferon in the blood is thought to be a hallmark of severe COVID-19 and may provide a rationale for a combined therapeutic approach. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2020]
Protein Families	Druggable Genome, Secreted Protein
Protein Pathways	Antigen processing and presentation, Autoimmune thyroid disease, Cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, Cytosolic DNA-sensing pathway, Jak-STAT signaling pathway, Natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity, Regulation of autophagy, RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway, Toll-like receptor signaling pathway

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