Source:

Escherichia coli.

Molecular Weight:

Approximately 17.5kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 153 amino acids.

Purity:

>98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.

Biological activity:

The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of murine D10S cells is < 0.002 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5 x 108 units/mg.

AA Sequence:

MVPIRQLHYR LRDEQQKSLV LSDPYELKAL HLNGQNINQQ VIFSMSFVQG EPSNDKIPVA LGLKGKNLYL SCVMKDGTPT LQLESVDPKQ YPKKKMEKRF VFNKIEVKSK VEFESAEFPN WYISTSQAEH KPVFLGNNSG QDIIDFTMES VSS

Endotoxin:

Less than 1EU/mg of rmIL-1β as determined by LAL method.

Formulation:

Lyophilized from a 0.2mm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4.

Background:

IL-1β is a proinflammatory cytokine produced in a variety of cells including monocytes, tissue macrophages, keratinocytes and other epithelial cells. Both IL-1α and IL-1β binds to the same receptor and has similar if not identical biological properties. These cytokines have a broad range of activities including, stimulation of thymocyte proliferation, by inducing IL-2 release, B-cell maturation and proliferation, mitogenic FGF-like activity and the ability to stimulate the release of prostaglandin and collagenase from synovial cells. However, whereas IL-1β is a secreted cytokine, IL-1α is predominantly a cell-associated cytokine.

Usage:

This material is offered by USA Bioworld biotech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

Physical Appearance:

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Reconstitution:

We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at <-20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.

Storage:

This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8°C, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8°C. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20°C to -70°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.