Description
Biological activity
Background information
Interleukin 3 (IL-3) is a hematopoietic growth factor, which is produced mainly by activated T cells, but is also secreted by other cell types, including mast cells, eosinophils, and keratinocytes. The broad spectrum of biological activities of IL-3 includes the stimulation of the proliferation and differentiation of immature pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells and various lineage-committed progenitor cells, leading to the production of most of the major blood cell types. In addition, IL-3 also affects the functional activity of mature mast cells, basophils, eosinophils, and macrophages.
Quality description
Research-grade cytokines are suitable for a wide variety of cell culture applications. They are sterile-filtered prior to lyophilization. Generally, endotoxin levels are <0.1 ng/μg (<1 EU/μg), and purities are >95%. The biological activity is tested in appropriate bioassays.
Premium-grade cytokines offer the convenience of high and well-defined biological activities and allow exact unit dosing for demanding applications. The biological activity is determined after lyophilization and reconstitution, and normalized to WHO/NIBSC standards whenever available. In general, endotoxin levels are <0.01 ng/μg (<0.1 EU/μg), and purities are >97%. Lot-specific activities are stated in the Certificate of Analysis (www. miltenyibiotec.com/certificates).
Overview
Recombinant human IL-3 (interleukin 3) can promote proliferation, survival, and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells and committed progenitor cells of the myeloid or megakaryocyte lineage. This includes cells of the basophilic, megakaryocyte, erythroid, eosinophilic, monocytic, and mast cell lineage. Suitable for use in cell culture, functional assays, and differentiation studies, the recombinant human IL-3 is ideal for research.
