Name : IL-1RA, Human

Product Concentration :

Background :
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) is a member of the IL-1 family. Endogenous IL-1ra is produced in numerous animal disease models as well as in human autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. It binds to IL-1 receptors in competition with IL-1, but does not elicit intracellular response from this binding. Its role in counteracting the proinflammatory effects of IL-1 is being studied by numerous research groups. IL-4 and IL-13 have been shown to amplify the stimulatory effect of IL1-beta on the production of soluble and intracellular forms of IL1-ra. The regulated expression of IL1ra in various cell types has been shown to be influenced by cytokines. In synovial fibroblasts the synthesis of IL-1ra is markedly enhanced by IL-1, TNF-alpha, or PDGF.

Biological Activity :
Measured by its ability to inhibit IL-1 beta induced NF-kB signaling in 293-IL1 Res cells. The ED50 for this effect is 13.2 ng/mL.

expression system :
E. coli

Tag :
IL-1RA (Arg26-Glu177)Accession # P18510-1

Protein Accession No. :
P18510-1

Synonyms :
IL-1ra; IL1 Receptor Antagonist; Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist; Interleukin1 Receptor Antagonist

Molecular Weight :
~18 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under non-reducing conditions.

Purity :
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE

Product Concentration :
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4.

Storage and Stability :
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at -70°C or -20°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

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