| Description | Human Tumor necrosis factor (TNF- alpha), also known as Cachectin, is a cytokine composed of 157 amino acid residues, having a molecular weight of 17 kDa (monomer). There is 79% homology between human and murine TNF- alpha, including conserved cysteine residues which form an intrachain disulfide bridge. Biological effects of this cytokine include antitumor activity in vivo and in vitro, activation of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, antiviral activity, and the induction of the release if Interleukin-1 or colony stimulating factors from a variety of sources. Human TNF- alpha (Cachectin) is produced in genetically engineered yeast, and purified by sequential chromatography. |
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