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 Weight19.5 KDa
Minimum PurityGreater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Other NameIFN-Alpha-2
IFNA2
Interferon Alpha-2
Interferon Alpha-A
LeIF A
BackgroundAt least 23 different variants of Interferon-α are known. The individual proteins have molecular masses between 19-26 kD and consist of proteins with lengths of 156-166 and 172 amino acids. All IFN-α subtypes possess a common conserved sequence region bet