Type
Recombinant
Description
IL-5 is a hematopoietic growth factor that stimulates the proliferation and activation of eosinophils. Produced by mast cells, T cells, and eosinophils, IL-5 plays an important role in inducing cell-mediated immunity against parasitic infections and certain tumors. Elevated levels of IL-5 lead to Eosinophilia, which may result in the induction of asthma and other allergic diseases. Human and murine IL-5 is cross-species reactive. Recombinant Murine IL-5 is a 26.2 kDa disulfide-linked homodimeric protein containing two 113 amino acid chains.
Amino Acid Sequence
MEIPMSTVVKETLTQLSAHRALLTSNETMRLPVPTHKNHQLCIGEIFQGLDILKNQTVRGGTVEMLFQNLSLIKKYIDRQKEKCGEERRRTRQFLDYLQEFLGVMSTEWAMEG
Source
E. coli
Purity
98%
Biological Activity
The ED50 was determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of human TF-1 cells is 2.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 5×105 units/mg.
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
