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TNF-α, Mouse, Recombinant, E. coli

Synonym(s):

rmTNF-α, rm-Cachectin, Tumor Necrosis Factor-α

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

Assay

≥97% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized

mol wt

17,000 g/mol

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

technique(s)

cell based assay: suitable

impurities

≤100 pg/μg Endotoxin (pg/μg TNF-α)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−70°C

Gene Information

mouse ... Tnf(21926)

General description

Reasearch area: Apoptosis

Recombinant mouse tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), expressed in E. coli, is known for its direct tumoricidal capabilities. This inflammatory cytokine triggers a cascade of other cytokines and factors constituting the immune system′s response to infections and cancer. Additionally, it has been reported to influence changes in bone metabolism during inflammation. (TNF-α), a homotrimer protein, occurs in a soluble and transmembrane form.

Application

TNF-α, Mouse, Recombinant, E. coli has been used to study TNF-signaling to insulin gene expression in insulin-producing cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

TNF-α, a cytokine, interacts with two distinct receptors, initiating signal transduction pathways that result in cellular responses, such as cell survival, differentiation, and proliferation. It regulates inflammatory responses and activates inflammatory molecules, including other cytokines and chemokines. Transmembrane TNF-α binds to TNFR1 and TNFR2 and facilitates inflammation and cell death. However, excessive or inappropriate activation of TNF-α signaling is linked to chronic inflammation and may lead to pathological complications, including autoimmune diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), psoriasis (PS), and noninfectious uveitis (NIU) are few conditions.

Additionally, TNF-α is associated with insulin signaling inhibition. Its removal ameliorates insulin sensitivity. The activity of the Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling pathway, which is abnormally elevated in obesity, is strongly activated by both TNF-α.

ED₅₀ = 20-50 pg/ml as measured in a cytotoxic assay using the TNF-α susceptible murine L-929 cell line in the presence of Actinomycin D (Cat. No. 114666)

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

Lyophilized from sterile-filtered PBS, 50 µg BSA/µg TNF-α.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-70°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short term storage. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles of solutions. Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at 4°C or for up to 3 months at -70°C.
Reconstitute to a concentration ≥10 µg/ml with sterile PBS containing ≥0.1% HSA or BSA.

Other Notes

Scharla, S.H., et al. 1994. Eur. J. Endocrinol. 131, 293.
Eck, M.J., et al. 1992. J. Biol. Chem. 267, 2119.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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