Type
Recombinant
Description
IL-4 is a pleiotropic cytokine that regulates diverse T and B cell responses including cell proliferation, survival and gene expression. Produced by mast cells, T cells and bone marrow stromal cells, IL-4 regulates the differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into helper Th4 cells, characterized by their cytokine-secretion profile that includes secretion of IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-13, which favor a humoral immune response. Another dominant function of IL-4 is the regulation of immunoglobulin class switching to the IgG1 and IgE isotypes. Excessive IL-4 production by Th4 cells has been associated with elevated IgE production and allergy. Recombinant Rat IL-4 is a 14.0 kDa globular protein containing 126 amino acid residues.
Amino Acid Sequence
MHGCNDSPLREIINTLNQVTEKGTPCTEMFVPDVLTATRNTTENELICRASRVLRKFYFPRDVPPCLKNKSGVLGELRKLCRGVSGLNSLRSCTVNESTLTTLKDFLESLKSILRGKYLQSCTSMS
Source
E. coli
Purity
98%
Biological Activity
Determined by its ability to stimulate proliferation of TF-1 cells. The expected ED50 is 200–400 ng/ml.
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. 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
