IL-6 is a multifaceted cytokine pivotal in host defense, orchestrating immune and inflammatory responses. It's generated by T cells, monocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and keratinocytes, showcasing a wide array of biological functions. IL-6 promotes B cell differentiation and antibody production, collaborates with IL-3 in megakaryocyte development and platelet production, triggers the expression of hepatic acute-phase proteins, and governs bone metabolism.
IL-6 communicates through the IL-6 receptor system composed of two chains: IL-6Rα and gp130. Notably, murine IL-6 lacks activity on Human cells, while both Human and murine variants are equally effective on murine cells. The recombinant Human IL-6 is a 20.9 kDa protein encompassing 184 amino acid residues.
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Product Specifications
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| Species | Human |
| Published species |
Human, Mouse
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| Expression System | E. coli |
| Amino acid sequence |
PVPPGEDSKD VAAPHRQPLT SSERIDKQIR YILDGISALR KETCNKSNMC ESSKEALAEN NLNLPKMAEK DGCFQSGFNE ETCLVKIITG LLEFEVYLEY LQNRFESSEE QARAVQMSTK VLIQFLQKKA KNLDAITTPD PTTNASLLTK LQAQNQWLQD MTTHLILRSF KEFLQSSLRA LRQM
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| Molecular weight | 20.9 kDa |
| Class | Recombinant |
| Type | Protein |
| Purity |
≥ 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.
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| Endotoxin concentration | <0.1 EU/µg |
| Activity |
Determined by its ability to stimulate the proliferation of mouse B9 cells.
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| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Contains |
no preservative
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| Storage conditions | -20°C |
CAUTION
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
