Synonyms
IFN-b2, B cell differentiation factor (BCDF), BSF-2, HPGF, HSF, MGI-2, IL-6, Interleukin HP-1, B-cell hybridoma growth factor,
Alternates names
IFN-b2, B cell differentiation factor (BCDF), BSF-2, HPGF, HSF, MGI-2, IL-6, Interleukin HP-1, B-cell hybridoma growth factor, B-cell stimulatory factor 2, CTL differentiation factor, intrfrn beta-2.
Taglines
An important mediator of acute phase response
Biomolecule/Target
IL-6
NCBI Gene ID #.
24498
NCBI Gene Symbol
IL6
Gene Source
Rat
Accession #
P20607
Recombinant
Yes
Source
E. coli
Purity
≥90%
Activity (Specifications/test method)
N/A
Molecular Weight
21.7 kDa
Storage Temp.
-20°C
Shelf Life
1 year
Concentration
N/A
Appearance
Lyophilized protein
Physical form description
Lyophilized with no additives.
Handling
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage
For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans
About
Rats are used to make rat monoclonal anti mouse antibodies. There are less rat- than mouse clones however. Rats genes from rodents of the genus Rattus norvegicus are often studied in vivo as a model of human genes in Sprague-Dawley or Wistar rats.
Latin name
Rattus norvegicus
Additional source
Recombinants or rec. proteins
Group
recombinants
Gene targetIL-6
Short name
IL-6, recombinant
Technique
Recombinant
Host
Rat
Species
Rat
Alternative name
Interleukin-6, rat recombinant
Alternative technique
rec