Description
General description
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (GCSF) is a pleiotropic cytokine best known for its specific effects on the proliferation, differentiation, and activation of hematopoietic cells of the neutrophilic granulocyte lineage. It is produced mainly by monocytes and macrophages upon activation by endotoxin, TNFα and IFNγ. Other cell types including fibroblasts endothelial cells, astrocytes and bone marrow stromal cells can also secrete GCSF after LPS, IL1 or TNFα activation. In addition, various carcinoma cell lines and myeloblastic leukemia cells can express GCSF constitutively. G-CSF is being used clinically to facilitate hematopoietic recovery after bone marrow transplantation. Human and murine G-CSF are cross-species reactive. Recombinant human G-CSF is an 18.7 kDa protein consisting of 174 amino acid residues.
Product Source: E. coli
Application
Research Category
Inflammation & Immunology
Research Sub Category
Growth Factors & Receptors
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cross Reactivty
Mouse
Packaging
10 ug
Physical form
Product is filtered through a 0.2 micron filter before lyophilization.
Recombinant animal free human G-CSF is manufactured using all non-animal reagents
Preparation Note
Store at -20°C for up to 6 months from date of receipt.
Analysis Note
Bioactivity assay: Determined by its ability to stimulate the proliferation of mouse M-NFS-60 cells. The expected ED50 is ≤ 0.1 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥ 1 x 107 units/mg.
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