The biological activity of recombinant human LIF was measured by the ability to induce differentiation of murine M1 myeloid leukemic cells. The minimal detectable concentration of human LIF in this assay is <0.05 ng/ml. The specific activity is >1 x 108 U/mg.
Purity
>98% as determined by RP-HPLC and SDS-PAGE.
Product Form
Lyophilized
Concentration
Reconstitution dependent.
Formulation
Lyophilized from Phosphate Buffered Saline.
Storage
Shipped at ambient temperature. Lyophilized: Short term (3 weeks) store at 25°C. Long term store desiccated below -18°C. Reconstituted: Short term (2-7 days) store at 4°C. Long term store below -18°C. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
