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AB51094

Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free)

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Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 24 to 188 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, WB.

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IFNA2A, IFNA2B, IFNA2C, IFNA2, Interferon alpha-2, IFN-alpha-2, Interferon alpha-A, LeIF A

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Western blot - Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) (AB51094)
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Western blot - Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) (AB51094)

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Western blot - Anti-Interferon alpha 2b antibody [24B10] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/interferon-alpha-2b-antibody-24b10-ab87900'>ab87900</a>) at 5 µg/mL

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Western blot - Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) (ab51094) at 0.01 µg

Secondary

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Western blot - Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-mouse-igg-h-l-hrp-preadsorbed-ab97040'>ab97040</a>) at 1/5000 dilution

Predicted band size: 22 kDa

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Exposure time: 1min

Western blot - Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) (AB51094)
  • WB

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Western blot - Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) (AB51094)

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-Interferon alpha 2b antibody [24B10] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/interferon-alpha-2b-antibody-24b10-ab87900'>ab87900</a>) at 5 µg/mL

All lanes:

Western blot - Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) (ab51094) at 0.01 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-mouse-igg-h-l-hrp-preadsorbed-ab97040'>ab97040</a>) at 1/5000 dilution

Predicted band size: 22 kDa

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Exposure time: 1min

SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) (AB51094)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Interferon alpha 2b protein (Tag Free) (AB51094)

ab51094 in 15% SDS-PAGE

Key facts

Purity

>95% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Escherichia coli

Tags

Tag free

Applications

SDS-PAGE, WB

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

P01563

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4 Constituents: PBS, 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"MCDLPQTHSLGSRRTLMLLAQMRRISLFSCLKDRHDFGFPQEEFGNQFQKAETIPVLHEMIQQIFNLFSTKDSSAAWDETLLDKFYTELYQQLNDLEACVIQGVGVTETPLMKEDSILAVRKYFQRITLYLKEKKYSPCAWEVVRAEIMRSFSLSTNLQESLRSKE","proteinLength":"Fragment","predictedMolecularWeight":null,"actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":188,"aminoAcidStart":24,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"P01563","tags":[]}]

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-20°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Interferon alpha 2b also known as IFN-alpha 2b or alpha 2b interferon is a type I interferon protein with an average molecular weight of approximately 19000 Daltons. The protein plays a role in the immune response by exhibiting antiviral antiproliferative and immunomodulatory activities. It is expressed mainly in leukocytes such as lymphocytes macrophages and dendritic cells. Researchers can buy interferon online for laboratory uses or create custom alpha 2b interferon for specific research needs.
Biological function summary

Interferon alpha 2b stimulates the immune system to attack pathogens by enhancing antigen presentation and activating natural killer cells and macrophages. It does not function as part of a complex and it acts independently to initiate an antiviral state in cells and increase the host's defense mechanisms. Its role in regulating cell growth and differentiation adds to its importance in maintaining immune homeostasis.

Pathways

Interferon alpha 2b is involved in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway which induces transcription of interferon-stimulated genes that orchestrate an immune response. Additionally it plays a role in the interferon signaling pathway which contributes to innate immunity. Proteins related to it through these pathways include STAT1 and STAT2 which collaborate with IFN alpha-b protein to transmit signals from extracellular stimuli to the nucleus resulting in gene activation.

Interferon alpha 2b is associated with chronic hepatitis C and certain types of cancer including melanoma. It engages with viral proteins in hepatitis C aiming to clear the virus and reduce liver damage. In cancer the antiproliferative properties of interferon alpha 2b help to inhibit tumor cell growth. In these contexts it connects with proteins such as PKR which helps mediate antiviral and anti-tumor responses.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

Interferon alpha 2b was expressed in E.coli and purifed by conventional chromatography, after refolding of the isolated inclusion bodies in a renaturation buffer.

General info

Function

Produced by macrophages, IFN-alpha have antiviral activities.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the alpha/beta interferon family.

Product protocols

Target data

Produced by macrophages, IFN-alpha have antiviral activities.
See full target information IFNA2

Publications (1)

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Applied microbiology and biotechnology 108:229 PubMed38393430

2024

Construction of viral-based expression vectors for high-level production of human interferon alpha 2b in plants.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Yana Sindarovska,Mykola Kuchuk
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