Species : |
Bovine |
Source : |
Yeast |
Tag : |
Non |
Description : |
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL6 gene. IL-6 is an interleukin that acts as both a pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine. It is secreted by T cells and macrophages to stimulate immune response to trauma, especially burns or other tissue damage leading to inflammation. In terms of host response to a foreign pathogen, IL-6 has been shown, in mice, to be required for resistance against the bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae. IL-6 is also a "myokine," a cytokine produced from muscle, and is elevated in response to muscle contraction. |
Formulation/ Reconstitution : |
Lyophilized. Reconstitute with sterile phosphate-buffered saline containing at least 0.1% carrier protein. |
Purification : |
Ion-exchange chromatography. |
Purity : |
>95% as visualized by SDS-PAGE analysis. |
Amino Acid Sequence : |
GPLGEDFKND TTPGRLLLTT PEKTEALIKR MVDKISAMRK EICEKNDECE SSKETLAENK LNLPKMEEKD GCFQSGFNQA ICLIRTTAGL LEYQIYLDYL QNEYEGNQEN VRDLRKNIRT LIQILKQKIA DLITTPATNT DLLEKMQSSN EWVKNAKIIL ILRNLENFLQ FSLRAIRMK. |
Bioactivity : |
Currently, there is no known bioassay for bovine IL-6. |
Stability And Storage : |
Stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20°C. Stable for at least 3 months when stored in working aliquots with a carrier protein at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |