Colony Stimulating Factor 2 (Granulocyte-Macrophage) (CSF2) (Active) protein
Description
GM-CSF was initially characterized as a growth factor that can support the in vitro colony formation of granulocyte-macrophage progenitors. It is produced by a number of different cell types (including activated T cells, B cells, macrophages, mast cells, endothelial cells and fibroblasts) in response to cytokine or immune and inflammatory stimuli. Besides granulocyte-macrophage progenitors, GM-CSF is also a growth factor for erythroid, megakaryocyte and eosinophil progenitors. On mature hematopoietic cells, GM-CSF is a survival factor for and activates the effector functions of granulocytes, monocytes/macrophages and eosinophils. Synonym: Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF), Rhesus Macaque. Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2μm filtered concentratedcsolution in PBS, pH 7.4.