| Species |
Mouse |
| Protein Construction |
Expressed with an N-terminal Met.
IL-6 (Phe25-Thr211)
Accession # P08505 |
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| Purity |
> 97% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
> 97% as analyzed by HPLC |
| Endotoxin Level |
< 1 EU/μg of protein by LAL method |
| Biological 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 > 5.0 × 107 IU/mg. |
| Expression System |
E. coli |
| Theoretical Molecular Weight |
21.7 kDa |
| Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4. |
| Reconstitution |
It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. |
| Storage & Stability |
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at -70°C or -20°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
Lane 1: 2 μg of IL-6, Mouse, reducing (R)
> 97% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
| Target Background |
Interleukin-6 (IL-6), also known as BSF-2, CDF and IFNB2, is a pleiotropic cytokine that participates in both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses. It is produced mainly by T cells, macrophages, monocytes, endothelial cells and muscle cells. IL-6 binds to IL-6 receptor (IL-6R) to trigger the association of IL-6R with gp130, inducing signal transduction through JAKs and STATs. The biological functions of IL-6 are diverse. It stimulates B cell differentiation and antibody production, myeloma and plasmacytoma growth, and nerve cell differentiation. It also acts as a myokine, produced by muscle cells in response to muscle contraction and released into the blood stream to help break down fats and improve insulin resistance. |
| Synonyms |
IL6; 26 kDa protein; IFN-β2; IFN-b2; B cell differentiation factor; BCDF; BSF-2; HPGF; HSF; MGI-2 |
For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.
