CST, 73109S, Mouse G-CSF Recombinant Protein

Storage
Mouse G-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 mouse G-CSF was expressed in and is supplied in a lyophilized form.
Background
G-CSF is a hematopoietic cytokine essential for neutrophil development, survival, and egress from bone marrow (1-4). Macrophages and monocytes are the predominant producers of G-CSF (3) and endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and neuronal cells can produce G-CSF in response to inflammatory stimuli (3). G-CSF inhibits apoptosis in neutrophils and neurons (4,5). G-CSF stimulates proliferation and differentiation of neuronal progenitor cells (5). G-CSF binding to G-CSFR induces receptor dimerization and activation of Jak1/2 tyrosine phosphorylation (3,6). Signaling is through Stat3, ERK, p38, and Akt (5,6). Absence of functional G-CSF or its receptor in humans and mice causes neutropenia (7,8).