- SynonymLIF,CDF,DIA,HILDA,MLPLI
- SourceBiotinylated Human LIF, His,Avitag (LIF-H82E2) is expressed from human 293 cells (HEK293). It contains AA Ser 23 - Phe 202 (Accession # P15018-1).Predicted N-terminus: Ser 23Request for sequence
- Molecular Characterization
This protein carries a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus, followed by an Avi tag.
The protein has a calculated MW of 23.4 kDa. The protein migrates as 37-45 kDa under reducing (R) condition (SDS-PAGE) due to glycosylation.
- BiotinylationBiotinylation of this product is performed using Avitag™ technology. Briefly, the single lysine residue in the Avitag is enzymatically labeled with biotin.
- Biotin:Protein RatioThe biotin to protein ratio is 0.5-1 as determined by the HABA assay.
- EndotoxinLess than 1.0 EU per μg by the LAL method.
- Purity
>90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
- Formulation
Lyophilized from 0.22 μm filtered solution in PBS, pH7.4. Normally trehalose is added as protectant before lyophilization.
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- Reconstitution
Please see Certificate of Analysis for specific instructions.
For best performance, we strongly recommend you to follow the reconstitution protocol provided in the CoA.
- Storage
For long term storage, the product should be stored at lyophilized state at -20°C or lower.
Please avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
This product is stable after storage at:
- -20°C to -70°C for 12 months in lyophilized state;
- -70°C for 3 months under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Biotinylated Human LIF, His,Avitag on SDS-PAGE under reducing (R) condition. The gel was stained overnight with Coomassie Blue. The purity of the protein is greater than 90%.
Immobilized Biotinylated Human LIF, His,Avitag (Cat. No. LIF-H82E2) on SA-coated surface at 1 μg/mL (100 μL/well) can bind Human LIF R, Fc Tag (Cat. No. LIR-H4252) with a linear range of 1-31 ng/mL (QC tested).
- BackgroundLeukemia inhibitory factor, or LIF, an interleukin 6 class cytokine, is a protein in cells that affects cell growth and development.Leukemia Inhibitory Factor has several functions such as cholinergic neuron differentiation, control of stem cell pluripotency, bone & fat metabolism, mitogenesis of factor dependent cell lines & promotion of megakaryocyte production in vivo. Removal of LIF pushes stem cells toward differentiation, but they retain their proliferative potential or pluripotency. Therefore LIF is used in mouse embryonic stem cell culture. It is necessary to maintain the stem cells in an undifferentiated state, however genetic manipulation of embryonic stem cells allows for LIF independent growth, notably overexpression of the gene Nanog. LIF is not required for culture of human embryonic stem cells.
- References
- (1)Hu W,et al., 2007, Nature, 450 (7170): 721-4.
- (2)Kawahara Y,et al., 2009, PLoS One, 4 (7): e6343.
- (3)Patterson PH (1994). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 91 (17).
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