IL28B Protein, Human, Recombinant (His Tag)

• Background:

  Interleukin-28B (IL-28B) also known as Interferon lambda-3 and IFN-lambda-3, belongs to the type III interferon family of cytokines and are highly similar to IL-29. IL-28B belongs to the newly described interferon lambda (IFNλ) family of cytokines. IL-28B is a cytokine with immunomodulatory activity. It functions in Up-regulating MHC class I antigen expression. IL-28B displays potent antiviral activity and antitumor activity. This cytokine serves as a ligand for the heterodimeric class II cytokine receptor composed of IL10RB and IL28RA. The ligand/receptor complex seems to signal through the Jak-STAT pathway. IL-28B, like IL-12, is capable of robustly enhancing adaptive immunity. Moreover, we describe for the first time how IL-28B reduces regulatory T-cell populations during DNA vaccination, whereas IL-12 increases this cellular subset. We also show that IL-28B, unlike IL-12, can increase the percentage of splenic CD8+ T cells in vaccinated animals and that these cells are more granular and have higher antigen-specific cytolytic degranulation compared with cells taken from animals that received IL-12 as an adjuvant.

• Synonyms:

  IL-28B Protein, Human; IL28B Protein, Human; IL28C Protein, Human

• Gene Name:

  Interferon, lambda 3

• Expression System:

  HEK293 Cells

• Tag:

  C-His

• Endotoxin:

  < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

• Purity:

  > 96 % as determined by SDS-PAGE.

• Activity:

  Measured in antiviral assays using WISH cells infected with vesicular stomatitis virus. The EDfor this effect is typically 4-16 ng/mL.

• Form:

  Lyophilized

• Buffer:

  Lyophilized from sterile PBS, 500mM NaCl, pH 7.4 Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements. Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.

• Function:

  Cytokine Proteins, Growth Factor proteins, Interleukin proteins, Biological Target proteins

• Molecular Weight:

  The recombinant human IL28B consists of 186 amino acids and predictes a molecular mass of 21 kDa. In SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, rhIL28B migrates as an approximately 23 kDa band.

• Storage Conditions:

  In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature. Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid. They are shipped out with blue ice unless customers require otherwise. Stable for 1 year at -20°C or below from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

• Symbol:

  IFNL3

• Species:

  Human

• Protein ID:

  NP_742151.2

• Overview:

  A DNA sequence encoding the human IL28B (NP_742151.2) (Met 1-Val 196) was expressed, with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus.

• AA Sequence:

  Met1-Val196

• Protein ID Link:

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/protein/NP_742151.2