Murine IL-6 recombinant Protein

Synonyms

IFN-b2, B cell differentiation factor (BCDF), BSF-2, HPGF, HSF, MGI-2, IL-6, Interleukin HP-1, B-cell hybridoma growth factor.

Description of Murine IL-6

Interleukin-6 Mouse Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 187 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 21709 Dalton. The IL-6 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Biological Activity

The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependant stimulation of the proliferation of IL-6-dependent murine 7TD1 cells is < 0.02 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 50,000,000 units/mg.

Reconstitution

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Mouse Il-6 in sterile 18M-cm H₂O not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.

Stability

Lyophilized Interleukin-6 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution IL6 should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Please avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Amino Acid Sequence

FPTSQVRRGD FTEDTTPNRP VYTTSQVGGL ITHVLWEIVE MRKELCNGNS DCMNNDDALA ENNLKLPEIQ RNDGCYQTGY NQEICLLKIS SGLLEYHSYL EYMKNNLKDN KKDKARVLQR DTETLIHIFN QEVKDLHKIV LPTPISNALL TDKLESQKEW LRTKTIQFIL KSLEEFLKVT LRSTRQT