Interferon alpha is a ~19 kDa cytokine with pleiotropic activities that include inhibition of viral replication and cell proliferation and activation of the immune system. Recombinant interferon alpha is expressed in E. coli.

Purity: 95% by SDS-PAGE

M.W.: ~19500

Ref: Bowden, D.W., et al. 1984. Gene 27, 87-99