Synonyms :

26 kDa protein, IFN-beta2, B cell differentiation factor (BCDF), BSF-2, HPGF, HSF, MGI-2

Description :

IL-6 is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays an important role in host defense by regulating immune and inflammatory responses. Produced by T cells, monocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells and keratinocytes, IL-6 has diverse biological functions. It stimulates B-cell differentiation and antibody production, synergizes with IL-3 in megakaryocyte development and platelet production, induces expression of hepatic acute-phase proteins, and regulates bone metabolism. IL-6 signals through the IL-6 receptor system that consists of two chains, IL-6R alpha and gp130. Murine IL-6 is inactive on human cells, while both human and murine are equally active on murine cells. Recombinant rat IL-6 is a 21.7 kDa protein containing 187 amino acid residues.

Catalog #:

400-06

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 ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of IL-6-dependent murine 7TD1 cells is < 0.01 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1 x 10⁸ units/mg.

Selected References :

Selected List of References Citing This Product

AA Sequence :

MFPTSQVRRG DFTEDTTHNR PVYTTSQVGG LITYVLREIF EMRKELCNGN SDCMNSDDAL SENNLKLPEI QRNDGCFQTG YNQEICLLKI CSGLLEFRFY LEFVKNNLQD NKKDKARVIQ SNTETLVHIF KQEIKDSYKI VLPTPTSNAL LMEKLESQKE WLRTKTIQLI LKALEEFLKV TMRSTRQT

PubMed Link :

IL-6+AND+rat

Country of Origin :

USA

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