| Description : |
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This cytokine is produced by activated macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed to its active form by caspase 1 (CASP1/ICE). This cytokine is an important mediator of the inflammatory response, and is involved in a variety of cellular activities, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The induction of cyclooxygenase-2 (PTGS2/COX2) by this cytokine in the central nervous system (CNS) is found to contribute to inflammatory pain hypersensitivity. This gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| Source : |
E. coli |
| Species : |
Mouse |
| Tag : |
His(C-ter) |
| Form : |
Powder |
| Bio-activity : |
Determined by its ability to induce D10.G4.1 cells proliferation. The ED50 for this effect is < 8 pg/ml. The specific activity of recombinant mouse IL-1 beta is approximately > 1.2x 10^8 IU/mg. |
| AA Sequence : |
MVPIRQLHYRLRDEQQKSLVLSDPY ELKALHLNGQNINQQVIFSMSFVQG EPSNDKIPVALGLKGKNLYLSCVMK DGTPTLQLESVDPKQYPKKKMEKRF VFNKIEVKSKVEFESAEFPNWYIST SQAEHKPVFLGNNSGQDIIDFTMES VSS |
| 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 7.4) |
| 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. |
