Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) was initially identified by its ability to stimulate the formation of granulocyte and macrophage colonies from hematopoietic progenitor cells in semi-solid media.
In vivo and in vitro studies have now demonstrated that GM-CSF is a pleiotropic cytokine that induces myeloid precursor cells to proliferate and differentiate into neutrophils, monocyte/macrophages and eosinophils
GM-CSF has also been shown to stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of erythroid and megakaryocyte progenitor cells.
In addition, GM-CSF is a survival factor for and activates the effector functions of mature neutrophils, monocytes/macrophages and eosinophils.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.