M-CSF Protein, Rat

M-CSF Protein, Rat is a pro-inflammatory cytokine, binds to its receptor CSF1R, and is involved in the development and proliferation of cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage and participates in the induction of osteoclasts which are important in the destruction of bone and cartilage and in the periarticular osteoporotic changes.

Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (M-CSF) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine, constitutively produced by several cell types, such as fibroblasts, endothelial cells, stromal cells, macrophages, smooth muscle cells and osteoblasts, binds to its receptor CSF1R, and exists in several isoforms- as a secreted glycoprotein, a cell-surface protein and a proteoglycan^[1]. M-CSF is involved in the development and proliferation of cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage and participates in the induction of osteoclasts, which are important in the destruction of bone and cartilage and in the periarticular osteoporotic changes seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis^[2].

The ED₅₀ is ≤5 ng/mL as measured by murine M-NFS-60 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of >2 × 10⁵ units/mg.

Rat

E. coli

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Q8JZQ0-1 (E33-P186)

78965  [NCBI]

MEVSEHCSHMIGNGHLQILQQLIDSQMETACLIEYKFVDQEQLDDPVCYLKKAFVLVQVIIEETMRFKDNTPNANATERLQELSMKLNSCFIKDYKEQNEACVQTYKESPLRLLEKIKNFFNETKNFLEKDWNIFSKNCNDSLAKCSSRDVVTKP

Approximately 28 kDa

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Lyophilized powder

Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against 50 mM Tris, 150 mM NaCl, pH 8.0.

<0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH₂O. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% BSA, 5% HSA, 10% FBS or 5% Trehalose).

Stored at -20°C for 2 years. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

• [1]. Hamilton JA. Colony-stimulating factors in inflammation and autoimmunity. Nat Rev Immunol. 2008 Jul;8(7):533-44.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Rioja I, et al. Potential novel biomarkers of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients: CXCL13, CCL23, transforming growth factor alpha, tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 9, and macrophage colony-stimulating factor. Arthritis Rheum. 2008 Aug;58(8):2257-67.  [Content Brief]