biological source
rat
recombinant
expressed in E. coli
assay
≥90% (HPLC), ≥90% (SDS-PAGE)
form
lyophilized
potency
<0.01 ng/mL ED50
mol wt
~21.7 kDa
packaging
pkg of 10 μg
impurities
endotoxin, tested
NCBI accession no.
shipped in
wet ice
storage temp.
−20°C
Gene Information
rat ... Il6(24498)
General description
Interleukin- 6 (IL-6) is a potent lymphoid cell growth factor that stimulates the growth and survivability of certain B cells and T cells. It is a pro-inflammatory cytokine. IL-6 originates from mononuclear phagocytes, T and B lymphocytes, vascular endothelial cells and fibroblasts. It has a role in various physiological and pathological processes. IL-6 plays an important role in intracellular signaling pathways. Recombinant rat IL-6 is a 21.7kDa protein containing 187 amino acid residues.
Physical form
Lyophilized without any additives.
Preparation Note
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Reconstitute in 10 mM HCl to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 μg/μL. The solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers.