CST, 35913S, Human CSF-1/M-CSF Recombinant Protein

Storage
Human CSF-1/M-CSF Recombinant Protein is supplied as lyophilized material that is very stable at -20°C. It is recommended to reconstitute with sterile water at a concentration of 0.1 mg/mL which can be further diluted in aqueous solutions as needed. Addition of a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) is recommended for long-term storage. Once in solution, store at 4°C and use within 1 month, or store at -20ºC to -80ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles if storing reconstituted material at -20ºC to -80ºC.
Source / Purification
Recombinant human CSF-1/M-CSF was expressed in and is supplied in a lyophilized form.
Background
Colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1)/macrophage colony stimulating factor (M-CSF) is produced by fibroblasts, endothelial cells, stromal cells, macrophages, osteoblasts, and other cell types (1). CSF-1/M-CSF is required for growth and differentiation of monocytes and macrophages (1,2). CSF-1/M-CSF polarizes macrophages into the M2 phenotype where anti-inflammatory IL-10 is produced, rather than the M1 phenotype where inflammatory cytokines are produced. CSF-1/M-CSF also recruits monocytes and enhances angiogenesis by inducing VEGF production (1,2). CSF-1/M-CSF binds to its receptor CSF1R; downstream signaling involves PI3K/Akt, Erk, and Stats 1, 3, and 5 (1,3). An increase in CSF-1/M-CSF expression may contribute to cancer progression, and high plasma CSF-1/M-CSF levels are associated with rheumatoid arthritis (1,4,5).