SRP4594
IFN-alpha 2a human
recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥95% (SDS-PAGE), ≥95% (HPLC)
Synonym(s):
B cell interferon, IFN-α 2A, IFNA2, Interferon α-2a, Leukocyte interferon, Type I interferon
biological source
human
recombinant
expressed in E. coli
assay
≥95% (HPLC), ≥95% (SDS-PAGE)
form
lyophilized
potency
1x10^8 units/mg
mol wt
~19.4 kDa
packaging
pkg of 100 μg
storage condition
avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
impurities
endotoxin, tested
NCBI accession no.
UniProt accession no.
shipped in
wet ice
storage temp.
−20°C
Gene Information
human ... IFNA2(3440)
General description
The gene IFN-α2a (interferon α 2a) is mapped to human chromosome 9. The encoded protein is a type 1 interferon and a glycoprotein. It belongs to the class of cytokines. Recombinant human IFN-α 2a is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain with a molecular mass 19.4kDa containing 166 amino acid residues. Interferon-α-2a, a recombinant interferon-a, is expressed in Escherichia coli. It is eliminated majorly via renal catabolism. However, hepatic and biliary elimination comprise the minor pathways.
Application
IFN-α2a (interferon α 2a)-human has been used to study heterosexual transmission of subtype C HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)-1.
IFN-alpha 2a human has been used:
- as standard protein in reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and reducing and non-reducing sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) for characterizing recombinant consensus interferon (rh cIFN)
- as a supplement in Roswell Park Memorial Institute (RPMI) 1640 medium for studying interferon resistance in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)
- to treat hepatocytes to test its effect on signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) mRNA levels and cytochrome P450 family 1 subfamily A member 2 (CYP1A2) expression
- to stimulate human monocyte derived macrophages (MDMs)
Biochem/physiol Actions
IFN-α2a (interferon α 2a) is a lymphoid factor that possesses potent anti-viral activity. It mainly interacts with cell surface-specific receptors. This interaction is responsible for anti-pathogenic response in cells. IFN-α2a also exhibits anti-tumor activities. Humans with brain tumor were shown to have mutations in this gene. Interferon-α-2a (IFN-a 2A) favors 2′5′-oligoadenylate synthetase and double-stranded RNA-dependent protein kinase induction to target viral mRNA and protein synthesis. IFN-α 2A exhibits immunomodulatory effects, inducing cytokines and other interferon production. It also increases natural killer and cytotoxic T cell activity, as well as histocompatibility complex antigen expression. It may be beneficial for treating hepatic cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis D.
Physical form
Lyophilized without any additives.
Preparation Note
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1 mg/mL. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
Regulatory Information
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C M Perry et al.
BioDrugs : clinical immunotherapeutics, biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy, 10(1), 65-89 (2007-11-21)
Interferon-alpha-2a, a single interferon-alpha subtype manufactured by use of recombinant DNA technology, has immmunomodulatory, antiviral and antiproliferative properties. It is a beneficial treatment for about 30% of patients with well-compensated chronic hepatitis C. Biochemical responses [defined as normalisation of serum
Nadeem Ahmed et al.
Biotechnology and applied biochemistry, 62(5), 699-708 (2014-11-18)
Recombinant human consensus interferon (rh-cIFN) is an artificially engineered interferon (IFN) developed by recombining and reordering the protein sequences that exist in standard IFN. This recombination resulted into a drug that has the potential to work better than natural, standard
Martin J Deymier et al.
PLoS pathogens, 11(9), e1005154-e1005154 (2015-09-18)
Heterosexual transmission of HIV-1 is characterized by a genetic bottleneck that selects a single viral variant, the transmitted/founder (TF), during most transmission events. To assess viral characteristics influencing HIV-1 transmission, we sequenced 167 near full-length viral genomes and generated 40
Interferons: alpha, beta, omega, and tau
Helen LH and Anthony WN
Encyclopedia of Hormones, 397-405 (2003)
Heterosexual Transmission of Subtype C HIV-1 Selects Consensus-Like Variants without Increased Replicative Capacity or Interferon-a Resistance.
Deymier MJ
PLoS Pathogens, 11, e1005154-e1005154 (2015)
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