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Interleukin 13, Recombinant, Human (IL-13)
Interleukin 13, Recombinant, Human (IL-13)
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| 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-1b, TNF-a, 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 human IL-13 is a 12.5kD protein consisting of 114 amino acid residues. | | | Catalog # | I8435-10 | | Endotoxin | 1ng/ug (1EU/mg) | | Biological Activity | The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of TF-1 cells was 1ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 1x10e6u/mg. | | Amino Acid Sequence | SPGPVPPSTA LRELIEELVN ITQNQKAPLC NGSMVWSINL TAGMYCAALE SLINVSGCSA IEKTQRMLSG FCPHKVSAGQ FSSLHVRDTK IEVAQFVKDL LLHLKKLFRE GRFN | | Storage and Stability | Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. | | | | Molecular Weight | 12.5kD | | Source | E. coli | | Purity | 98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC | | Form | Supplied as a lyophilized powder. Reconstitute with sterile, ddH2O. | | | Important Note | This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. |
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