| Description : |
This gene encodes a cytokine that functions in inflammation and the maturation of B cells. In addition, the encoded protein has been shown to be an endogenous pyrogen capable of inducing fever in people with autoimmune diseases or infections. The protein is primarily produced at sites of acute and chronic inflammation, where it is secreted into the serum and induces a transcriptional inflammatory response through interleukin 6 receptor, alpha. The functioning of this gene is implicated in a wide variety of inflammation-associated disease states, including suspectibility to diabetes mellitus and systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2011] |
| Source : |
E. coli |
| Species : |
Human |
| Tag : |
His(C-ter) |
| Form : |
Powder |
| Bio-activity : |
Determined by its ability to induce proliferation in TF-1 cells The ED50 for this effect is <0.5 ng/mL. The specific activity of recombinant human IL-6 is approximately >5 x 10^8 IU/mg. Determined by its ability to induce proliferation in MCF-7 cells. The ED50 for this effect is <4.4 ng/mL. |
| AA Sequence : |
MVPPGEDSKDVAAPHRQPLTSSERI DKQIRYILDGISALRKETCNKSNMC ESSKEALAENNLNLPKMAEKDGCFQ SGFNEETCLVKIITGLLEFEVYLEY LQNRFESSEEQARAVQMSTKVLIQF LQKKAKNLDAITTPDPTTNASLLTK LQAQNQWLQDMTTHLILRSFKEFLQ SSLRALRQM |
| Endotoxin : |
Endotoxin level is less than 0.1 EU/μg of the protein, as determined by the LAL test. |
| Purity : |
> 98% (by SDS-PAGE) |
| Applications : |
SDS-PAGE |
| Notes : |
For laboratory research only, not for drug, diagnostic or other use. |
| Storage : |
Lyophilized protein should be stored at -20°C. After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C for up to one month. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Suggest spin the vial prior to opening. |
| Storage Buffer : |
PBS (pH 8.0) |
| Reconstitution : |
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile water to a concentration not less than 100 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution for at least 20 min at room temperature to make sure the protein is dissolved completely. |
