GRO-alpha/MGSA, human recombinant
A cytokine with mitogenic properties
Product Overview
Alternate Names / Synonyms: human GRO/MGSA, GRO/MGSA, r-GRO/MGSA, rh-GRO/MGSA, recombinant human GRO/MGSA, recombinant GRO/MGSA, GRO, MGSA
Gene Symbol: GROA
Accession #: P09341
Gene ID: 2919
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Lyophilized with no additives
Molecular Weight: 7.8 kDa
Purity by SDS-PAGE: ≥98%
Purity by HPLC: ≥98%
Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
Biological Activity: Determined by its ability to chemoattract human neutrophils using a concentration range of 10-50 ng/ml.
Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or –20°C for future use.
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Gel pack
Background Information: Human GRO/MGSA (also known as GRO α) promotes neutrophil chemotaxis and degranulation. It also stimulates mutagenesis in certain human melanoma cells. Recombinant human GRO/MGSA is a 7.8 kDa protein containing 73 amino acid residues.
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans.