Human IFN-gamma / IFNG / γ-IFN Protein

Protein Construction: A DNA sequence encoding the human γ-IFN (NP_000610.2) (Met 1-Gln 166) was expressed and purified.

Formulation: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.41. Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Specific concentrations are included in the hardcopy of COA.2. Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements.Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.

Reconstitution: A hardcopy of COA with reconstitution instruction is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.

Interferon Gamma Background Information: IFN gamma, also known as IFNG, is a secreted protein which belongs to the type I I interferon family. IFN gamma is produced predominantly by natural killer and natural killer T cells as part of the innate immune response, and by CD4 and CD8 cytotoxic T lymphocyte effector T cells once antigen-specific immunity develops. IFN gamma has antiviral, immunoregulatory, and anti-tumor properties. IFNG, in addition to having antiviral activity, has important immunoregulatory functions, it is a potent activator of macrophages, and has antiproliferative effects on transformed cells and it can potentiate the antiviral and antitumor effects of the type I interferons. The IFNG monomer consists of a core of six α-helices and an extended unfolded sequence in the C-terminal region. IFN gamma is critical for innate and adaptive immunity against viral and intracellular bacterial infections and for tumor control. Aberrant IFN gamma expression is associated with a number of autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The importance of IFN gamma in the immune system stems in part from its ability to inhibit viral replication directly, and most importantly from its immunostimulatory and immunomodulatory effects. IFNG also promotes NK cell activity.

References:

• Gray P W, et al. (1982) Structure of the human immune interferon gene. Nature. 298: 859-63.
• Taya Y, et al. (1982) Cloning and structure of the human immune interferon-gamma chromosomal gene. EMBO J. 1: 953-8.
• Goshima N, et al. (2008) Human protein factory for converting the transcriptome into an in vitro-expressed proteome. Nomura N Nat Methods. 5: 1011-7.
• Thiel DJ, et al. (2000) Observation of an unexpected third receptor molecule in the crystal structure of human interferon-gamma receptor complex. Structure. 8 (9): 927-36.
• Naylor SL, et al. (1983) Human immune interferon gene is located on chromosome 12. J Exp Med. 157 (3): 1020-7.
• Schoenborn JR, et al. (2007) Regulation of interferon-gamma during innate and adaptive immune responses. Adv Immunol. 96: 41-101.

Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -70℃. Store it under sterile conditions at -20℃ to -80℃. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.