Measured by its ability to induce osteoclast formation on murine RAW264.7 cells using a concentration of 50 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 20,000U/mg.
Purity
>95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Product Form
Lyophilized
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Formulation
Lyophilized from a solution containing 10 mM Sodium Phosphate and 50 mM Sodium Chloride, pH 7.5.
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, it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.