Great IFN Beta For Microglia Studies

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Company:

PBL Assay Science

Product Name:

Mouse IFN Beta, Mammalian

Catalog Number:

12405-1

We bought a specific mouse IFN beta after using a Universal IFN alpha to better recapitulate microglial response to IFN beta treatment during neuroinflammation (e.g. MS, EAE). Had to titer the concentration a bit, but ended up with great results at 500 U/mL of cell culture. The only downside would be that the total active units of IFN beta in the vial is lower and it requires more frequent purchasing.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

In vitro cell stimulation of primary and cell line microglia

Starting Material

Primary prenatal and adult mouse microglia, BV-2 microglia

Protocol Overview

500 Units per mL were used to treat cells for 1-4 hours

Tips

Titer your dose as there are some differences between other IFN I products

Results Summary

IFN-induction of ISGs were analyzed

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Summary

The Good

Mouse-specific, IFN-beta is used specifically in MS

The Bad

Few active units per vial

The Bottom Line

Definitely worth purchasing for any neuroinflammation project.

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