RecombinantIL-21, Mouse

• Description:

  Interleukin-21 (IL-21) belongs to the Type I four helix bundle cytokines, and shares the common cytokine receptor γ chain with IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9, and IL-15. IL-21 is expressed by CD4+ T cells, natural killer (NK) T cells, and Th17 cells. The IL-21 receptor is highly expressed on CD4+ and CD8+ B cells. IL-21 plays a pivotal role in the survival and proliferation of B cells, and their differentiation to immunoglobulin (Ig) producing cells. IL-21regulates the production of IgG1 and IgE by B cells, and diminishes the severity of allergy and asthma. In some cases, IL-21 induces B cell apoptosis. Other roles of IL-21 include regulation of the innate immune system, implication in autoimmunity, and antitumor activity.Recombinant mouse interleukin-21 (IL-21) produced in E.coli is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 123 amino acids. A fully biologically active molecule, rhIL-21 has a molecular mass of 15.1 kDa analyzed by reducing SDS-PAGE and is obtained by chromatographic techniques at GenScript.

• Endotoxin:

  < 0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

• Purity:

  > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE.

• Bioactivity:

  ED50 < 1 ng/mL, measured by its ability to stimulate the proliferation of human ANBL-6 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0x 10ˆ6 units/mg.

• Reconstitution:

  Reconstituted in ddH2O or PBS at 100 μg/ml.

• Molecular Weight:

  15.1 kDa, observed by reducing SDS-PAGE.

• Storage Conditions:

  Lyophilized recombinant mouse interleukin-21 (IL-21) remains stable up to 6 months at -80°C from date of receipt. Upon reconstitution, mouse interleukin-21 (IL-21) should be stable up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 2 months at -20°C.

• Appearance:

  Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

• Formulation:

  Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.

• Host or Source:

  Escherichia coli.

• Recommended Usage:

  This material is offered by USA Bioworld biotech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. For research use only.

• CAS Number:

  9000-83-3

• AA Sequence:

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