Source:

CHO

Molecular Weight:

17~22 kDa, observed by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Purity:

> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE.

Biological activity:

ED50 <5 pg/ml, measured in a proliferation assay using D10S cells.

AA Sequence:

APHSFQNNLRYKLIRIVKQEFIMNDSLNQNIYVDMDRIHLKAASLNDLQLEVKFDMYAYSSGGDDSKYPVTLKVSNTQLF VSAQGEDKPVLLKEIPETPKLITGSETDLIFFWEKINSKNYFTSAAFPELLIATKEQSQVHLARGLPSMIDFQIS

Endotoxin:

< 0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

Formulation:

Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.

Background:

Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α), is produced in a variety of cells including monocytes, tissue macrophages, keratinocytes and other epithelial cells. Both IL-1alpha and IL-1beta bind to the same receptor and have similar if not identical biological properties. These cytokines have a broad range of activities including stimulation of thymocyte proliferation via 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-1beta is a secreted cytokine, IL-1alpha is predominantly a cell-associated cytokine.

Usage:

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

Physical Appearance:

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Reconstitution:

Reconstituted in ddH2O or PBS at 100 μg/ml.

Storage:

Lyophilized recombinant Rat Interleukin-1 alpha remains stable up to 6 months at -80°C from date of receipt. Upon reconstitution, Rat Interleukin-1 alpha should be stable up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 2 months at -20°C.