Storage ConditionsLyophilized protein should be stored at < -20°C, though stable at room temperature for 3 weeks. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-7°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.
Shipping ConditionsThe product is shipped at ambient temperature.
Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below.
Molecular Weight17.5 KDa
Minimum PurityGreater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Other NameCachectin
TNF
TNF-Alpha
TNF-a
TNFA
TNFSF2
Tumor Necrosis Factor
Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 2
BackgroundTNFα is a homotrimer with a subunit molecular mass of 17 kD cytokine that binds to TNFRSF1A/TNFR1 and TNFRSF1B/TNFBR. It is mainly secreted by macrophages and can induce cell death of certain tumor cell lines. It plays a major role in growth regulation, d