Interleukin-1 Alpha, IL-1 Alpha, Il1a
Produced by activated macrophages, IL-1 stimulates thymocyte proliferation by inducing IL-2 release, B-cell maturation and proliferation, and fibroblast growth factor activity. IL-1 proteins are involved in the inflammatory response, being identified as endogenous pyrogens, and are reported to stimulate the release of prostaglandin and collagenase from synovial cells.
Recombinant protein corresponding to aa115-270 from mouse Interleukin 1 alpha, expressed in E.coli.
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined in a cell proliferation assay using mouse D10S cells is less than 20pg/ml.
Amino Acid Sequence
SAPYTYQSDLRYKLMKLVRQKFVMNDSLNQTIYQDVDKHYLSTTWLNDLQQEVKFDMYAYSSGGDDSKYPVTLKISDSQLFVSAQGEDQPVLLKELPETPKLITGSETDLIFFWKSINSKNYFTSAAYPELFIATKEQSRVHLARGLPSMTDFQIS
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store 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.
Source
Recombinant, E. coli
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from 50mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 0.2M sodium chloride. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O, 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0mg/ml.
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.