Bio-activity
Measured in a cell proliferation assay using mouse splenic B cells in the presence of IL-4. Banchereau, J. et al. (1991) Science 251:70. The ED50 for this effect is 0.15-0.9 ng/mL in the presence of 0.1 μg/mL of the cross-linking antibody, Mouse Anti-Hemagglutinin/HA Peptide Monoclonal Antibody.
Storage
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 centigrade as supplied.
1 month, 2 to 8 centigrade under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
3 months, -20 to -70 centigrade under sterile conditions after reconstitution.