Abbreviation: IL-6
Target Synonym: IFN-β2;B-Cell Differentiation Factor (BCDF);BSF-2;HPGF;HSF;MGI-2
Target Species: Porcine
Expression Host: E.coli
Fusion Tag: N-His
UNIProt ID: P26893
Background: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional α-helical cytokine that regulates cell growth and differentiation of various tissues, which is known particularly for its role in the immune response and acute phase reactions. IL-6 protein is secreted by a variety of cell types including T cells and macrophages as phosphorylated and variably glycosylated molecule. It exerts actions through the its heterodimeric receptor composed of IL-6R that lacks the tyrosine/kinase domain and binds IL-6 with low affinity, and ubiquitously expressed glycoprotein 130 (gp130) that binds the IL-6. IL-6R complex with high affinity and thus transduces signals. IL-6 is also involved in hematopoiesis, bone metabolism, and cancer progression, and has been defined an essential role in directing transition from innate to acquired immunity.
Activity: Measure by its ability to induce proliferation in T1165. 85. 2.1 cells. The ED50 for this effect is < 1. 5 ng/mL.
Sequence: MNSLSTSAFSPVAFSLGLLLVMATAFPTPERLEEDAKGDATSDKMLFTSPDKTEELIKYILGKISAMRKEMCEKYEKCENSKEVLAENNLNLPKMAEKDGCFQSGFNQETCLMRITTGLVEFQIYLDYLQKEYESNKGNVEAVQISTKALIQTLRQKGKNPDKATTPNPTTNAGLLDKLQSQNEWMKNTKIILILRSLEDFLQFSLRAIRIM
Purity: > 98 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Formulation: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4
Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.
Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual.
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