MIF human
SIGMA/SRP3321 - recombinant, expressed in insect cells, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: GIF; GLIF; MMIF
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| ≥98% (SDS-PAGE) | |
| biological source | human |
| form | lyophilized |
| impurities | endotoxin, tested |
| mol wt | 15.0 kDa |
| packaging | pkg of 25 μg |
| recombinant | expressed in insect cells |
| shipped in | wet ice |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| UniProt accession no. | P14174 ![]() |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | The enzymatic activity of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is characterized by its ability to act as a tautomerase, capable of catalyzing the keto to enol isomerization of keto-phenylpyruvate and L-dopachrome. It appears as though MIF catalytic activity is dependent upon a trimeric configuration and a free N-terminal proline residue. |
| General description: | Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a small secreted protein that can act as a pleiotropic pro-inflammatory cytokine as well as an enzyme. MIF pro-inflammatory activity can be initiated by signaling through cluster of differentiation 74 and 44 (CD74 and CD44), resulting in the secretion of tumor necrosis-α (TNF-α), interleukins-1, -6, -8, and various matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The gene encoding this protein is localized on human chromosome 22q11.23. Insect cell derived recombinant MIF is a 15kDa protein containing 124 amino acid residues, including an N-terminal His-tag. |
| Physical form: | Lyophilized from 10mM Sodium Phosphate, pH 7.0. |
| Preparation Note: | Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC); ≥98% (SDS-PAGE) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |

