Recombinant Human IL-7

Description
Recombinant Human Interleukin 7 (IL7) is a bioactive protein intended for use in cell culture applications. IL7 stimulates the proliferation of pre-B and pro-B cells. IL7 also supports the maturation of megakaryocytes.

 Full Name
Human Interleukin 7

Source
E. coli

Species
Human

Accession #
P13232

Molecule Weight
The mature recombinant human IL-7 consists of 152 amino acids (26-177) and has a predicted molecular mass of 17 kDa.

Purity
> 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE

Endotoxin
< 0.1 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method

Activity
Measured in a cell proliferation assay using PHA-activated human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL). The ED50 for this effect is 0.1-0.5 ng/mL.

Storage
-80 °C, avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Storage Buffer
PBS