Type
Recombinant
Description
IL-6 is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays an important role in host defense by regulating immune and inflammatory responses. Produced by T cells, monocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells and keratinocytes, IL-6 has diverse biological functions. It stimulates B cell differentiation and antibody production, synergizes with IL-3 in megakaryocyte development and platelet production, induces expression of hepatic acute-phase proteins, and regulates bone metabolism. IL-6 signals through the IL-6 receptor system that consists of two chains, IL-6R α and gp130. Murine IL-6 is inactive on human cells, while both human and murine are equally active on murine cells. Recombinant Rat IL-6 is a 21.7 kDa protein containing 188 amino acid residues.
Amino Acid Sequence
MFPTSQVRRGDFTEDTTHNRPVYTTSQVGGLITYVLREILEMRKELCNGNSDCMNSDDALSENNLKLPEIQRNDGCFQTGYNQEICLLKICSGLLEFRFYLEFVKNNLQDNKKDKARVIQSNTETLVHIFKQEIKDSYKIVLPTPTSNALLMEKLESQKEWLRTKTIQLILKALEEFLKVTMRSTRQT
Source
E. coli
Purity
98%
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of IL-6-dependent murine 7TD1 cells is < 0.01 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1×108 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. 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
