Synonyms :

NC300 (Human) P600 (Murine)

Description :

IL-13 is an immunoregulatory cytokine produced primarily by activated Th2 cells, and also by mast cells and NK cells. Targeted deletion of IL-13 in mice resulted in impaired Th2 cell development and indicated an important role for IL-13 in the expulsion of gastrointestinal parasites. IL-13 exerts anti-inflammatory effects on monocytes and macrophages and it inhibits the expression of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1beta, TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-8. IL-13 has also been shown to enhance B cell proliferation and to induce isotype switching resulting in increased production of IgE. Blocking of IL-13 activity inhibits the pathophysiology of asthma. Human and murine IL-13 is cross-species reactive. Recombinant rat IL-13 is an 11.9 kDa protein consisting of 109 amino acid residues.

Catalog #:

400-16

Source :

E.coli

Purity :

Greater than 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Endotoxin Level :

Endotoxin level is less than 0.1 ng per µg (1EU/µg).

Biological Activity :

The ED ₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependant stimulation of the proliferation of human TF-1 cells is < 40 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2.5 x 10⁴ units/mg.

Selected References :

Selected List of References Citing This Product

AA Sequence :

VRRSTSPPVA LRELIEELSN ITQDQKTSLC NSSIVWSVDI TAGGFCAALE SLTNISSCNA IHRTQRILNG LCNQKASDVA SSPPDTKIEV AQFISKLLNY SKQLFRYGH

PubMed Link :

IL-13+AND+rat

Country of Origin :

USA

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Usage:
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.