Description

Interferon Alfacon-1 is a synthetic, non-naturally occurring type I interferon, also known as consensus interferon. This recombinant protein is engineered to combine the most common amino acid sequences from several naturally occurring interferon-alpha subtypes, resulting in a molecule with potent antiviral and immunomodulatory activity. It is primarily utilized in advanced therapeutic applications, particularly for the treatment of chronic viral infections. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and biotechnology research organizations require this high-purity biological for drug development and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient: Primary use as the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in injectable formulations for treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
• Biomedical Research: Used as a critical reagent in cell culture and in-vitro studies to investigate interferon signaling pathways, antiviral mechanisms, and immune response modulation.
• Therapeutic Development: Serves as a reference standard or a key component in the development of novel biologic therapies for viral diseases and certain cancers.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Employed in the calibration and validation of diagnostic assays that measure interferon activity or patient immune response.

Basic Information

Product Name	Interferon Alfacon-1
CAS No.	118390-30-0
Molecular Formula	C860H1353N229O255S9
Molecular Weight	Approx. 19,400 Da
Synonyms	Consensus Interferon; CIFN; Infergen®; rCon-IFN; Recombinant Consensus Interferon; IFN-con1; r-metHuIFN-Con1; Interferon Alfacon-1 (recombinant)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Interferon Alfacon-1 is manufactured under strict conditions to ensure the highest standards of purity and biological activity, suitable for pharmaceutical applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing critical quality attributes. We adhere to relevant ICH Q7 guidelines and our quality system is designed to support cGMP compliance for active pharmaceutical ingredients. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store lyophilized (freeze-dried) material at -20°C or below. Reconstituted solutions should be used immediately or stored as directed for the specific formulation. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); protect from moisture and store in a controlled, dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (SDS-PAGE & RP-HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay (Biological Activity)	≥ 1.0 x 109 IU/mg
Endotoxin (LAL)	< 10 EU/mg
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Sterility (Membrane Filtration)	Sterile

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.