Recombinant Human IFITM3 Protein (Fc Tag)

Specifications

Catalog number

PKSH030843

Size / count

100 µg

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

Interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3 (IFITM3) belongs to the CD225 family. To replicate, viruses must gain access to the host cell's resources. Interferon (IFN) regulates the actions of a large complement of interferon effector genes (IEGs) that prevent viral replication. The interferon inducible transmembrane protein family members, IFITM1, 2 and 3, are IEGs required for inhibition of influenza A virus, dengue virus, and West Nile virus replication in vitro. IFITM3 is an IFN-induced antiviral protein that mediates cellular innate immunity to at least three major human pathogens, namely influenza A H1N1 virus, West Nile virus (WNV), and dengue virus (WNV), by inhibiting the early step (s) of replication. It is both necessary and sufficient for preventing the emergence of viral genomes from the endosomal pathway. Viral pseudoparticles were inhibited from transferring their contents into the host cell cytosol by IFN, and IFITM3 was required and sufficient for this action. IFITM3 overexpression is sufficient for this phenotype. Moreover, IFITM3 partially resides in late endosomal and lysosomal structures, placing it in the path of invading viruses.

Synonyms

1-8U; DSPA2b; IP15

UniProt

Q01628

Accession Number

NP_066362.2

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

N-mFc

Sequence

Met 1-His57

Field of Research

Developmental Biology; Stem cells

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 99 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.

Calculated Molecular Weight

32.9 kDa

Observed Molecular Weight

33-45 kDa

Species

Human