| Description : |
Human IL-31 gene is located on Chr.12. It expresses the IL-31 protein at low levels in the type 2 helper T cells, which exits in testis, bone marrow, skeletal muscle, kidney, colon, thymus, small intestine and trachea. This protein shares several structural and functional characteristics with IL-6, Oncostatin M, LIF, and Cardiotrophin-1. IL-31 signals through IL-31 receptor A and oncostatin M receptor subunits and can activate STAT3 through receptors and maybe involve in skin immunity. It regulated immune responses have been implicated in skin physiology and inflammatory skin diseases. Human IL-31 shares 24 % a.a. sequence identity in the mature protein with mouse IL-31. |
| Source : |
E. coli |
| Species : |
Human |
| Tag : |
Tag Free |
| Form : |
Sterile Filtered White lyophil |
| Bio-activity : |
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The specific activity is determined by inducing STAT3 activation using human U-87 MG cells. 5 ng/mL of rHuIL-31 can effectively induce STAT3 activation. |
| Molecular Mass : |
Approximately 15.8 kDa |
| AA Sequence : |
SHTLPVRLLRPSDDVQKIVEELQSL SKMLLKDVEEEKGVLVSQNYTLPCL SPDAQPPNNIHSPAIRAYLKTIRQL DNKSVIDEIIEHLDKLIFQDAPETN ISVPTDTHECKRFILTISQQFSECM DLALKSLTSGAQQATT |
| Endotoxin : |
Less than 1 EU/μg of rHuIL-31 as determined by LAL method. |
| Purity : |
> 97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
| Storage : |
This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8 centigrade, but should be kept at -20 centigrade for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8 centigrade. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20 to -70 centigrade. Avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. |
| Storage Buffer : |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH7.4. |
| Reconstitution : |
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. |
