Type

Recombinant

Description

IFN λ1, 2, and 3 (also known as IL-29, IL-28A and IL-28B respectively) are distantly related to the IL-10 family and interferons. All three IFN-lambdas use a distinct receptor system composed of an IFN- λR1 subunit (also called CRF2–12) and IL-10R2 subunit (also called CRF2–14). Signaling through this receptor system induces antiviral defenses similar to, but distinct from, that of type I interferons. Recombinant Murine IFN- λ2 is a 19.8 kDa protein containing 175 amino acid residues.

Amino Acid Sequence

MDPVPRATRLPVEAKDCHIAQFKSLSPKELQAFKKAKDAIEKRLLEKDMRCSSHLISRAWDLKQLQVQERPKALQAEVALTLKVWENMTDSALATILGQPLHTLSHIHSQLQTCTQLQATAEPKPPSRRLSRWLHRLQEAQSKETPGCLEDSVTSNLFRLLTRDLKCVASGDQCV

Source

E. coli

Purity

98%

Biological Activity

Determined by its ability to activate STAT following receptor-ligand interaction.

Endotoxin

Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1–1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2–8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at –20°C to –80°C.

Storage/Expiration

 –20°C