IL-6, Mouse

Overview

Synonyms	Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Mouse;
Description	Interleukin 6 is a multi functional protein that plays important roles in host defense, acute phase reactions, immune responses, and hematopoiesis. IL-6 is expressed by a variety of normal and transformed cells including T cells, B cells, monocytes/macrophages, fibroblasts, hepatocytes, keratinocytes, astrocytes, vascular endothelial cells, and various tumor cells. The production of IL-6 is upregulated by numerous signals including mitogenic or antigenic stimulation, LPS, calcium ionophore, IL-1, IL-2, IFN, TNF, PDGF, and viruses. IL-6 expression in monocytes is inhibited by IL-4 and IL-13.
Species	Mouse
Source	E. coli
Specific Activity	Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of IL-6-dependent murine 7TD1 cells is less than 0.02 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5 × 10⁷ IU/mg.
Sequence	MFPTSQVRRG DFTEDTTPNR PVYTTSQVGG LITHVLWEIV EMRKELCNGN SDCMNNDDAL AENNLKLPEI QRNDGCYQTG YNQEICLLKI SSGLLEYHSY LEYMKNNLKD NKKDKARVLQ RDTETLIHIF NQEVKDLHKI VLPTPISNAL LTDKLESQKE WLRTKTIQFI LKSLEEFLKV TLRSTRQT

Measured Molecular Weight	Approximately 21.7 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 188 amino acids.
Purity	> 97 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Formulation	Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
Reconstitution	We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20 °C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
Endotoxin Level	Less than 1 EU/μg of rMuIL-6 as determined by LAL method.
Physical Appearance	Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Storage	This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8 °C, but should be kept at -20 °C for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8 °C. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20 °C to -70 °C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
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