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IL-15 Recombinant Protein

CAT: 0223-91-013Size: 0.05 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Background
Human Interleukin 15 (IL-15) is a cytokine that regulates T cell and natural killer cell activation and proliferation. IL-15 binds to the alpha subunit of the IL15 receptor (IL-15RA) with high affinity. IL-15 also binds to the beta and gamma chains of the IL-2 receptor, but not the alpha subunit of the IL2 receptor. IL-15 is structurally and functionally related to IL-2. Both cytokines share some subunits of receptors, allowing them to compete for and negatively regulate each other's activity. The number of CD8+ memory T cells is controlled by a balance between IL-15 and IL-2. Despite their many overlapping functional properties, IL-2 and IL-15 are, in fact, quite distinct players in the immune system. IL-15 is constitutively expressed by a wide variety of cell types and tissues, including monocytes, macrophages and DCs. Mature Human IL-15 shares 70% amino acid sequence identity with Mouse and Rat IL-15.
CAS Number
9000-83-3
NCBI Gene ID
3600
Swiss Prot
P40933
Accession Number
P40933
Tag
Tag Free
Type
Recombinant Proteins
Source
E. coli
Field of Research
Chemokines & Cytokines, Immunology
Buffer
Lyophilized from a 0.2 um filtered solution of 20mM PB, 150mM NaCl, pH 7.0. It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 ug/ml. Dissolve the lyophilized protein in ddH2O.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temp
Calculated Molecular Weight
12.5 kD
Applications Notes
This recombinant protein can be used for biological assays. For research use only.
NCBI Official Name
Interleukin 15
NCBI Organism
Homo sapiens
Other Product Names
Interleukin-15, IL-15, IL15
Species
Human
Physical Properties
Lyophilized