Name : IL-21, Human
Product Concentration :
Background :
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, and the IL-21 receptor is highly expressed on CD4+ and CD8+ B cells; indeed, IL-21 plays a pivotal role in the survival and proliferation of B cells, and their differentiation to immunoglobulin (Ig) producing cells. IL-21 up-regulates and down-regulates the production of IgG1 and IgE by B cells, respectively, and diminishes the severity of allergy and asthma. In some case, IL-21 also induces the apoptosis of B cells. The other roles of IL-21 include regulation of innate immune systems, implication on autoimmunity, and antitumor actions.
Biological Activity :
ED50≤ 3.0 ng/ml, measured by its ability to enhance IFN-gamma secretion in NK-92 human natural killer lymphoma cells.
expression system :
E. coli
Tag :
Expressed with an N-terminal Met. IL-21 (Gln30-Ser162)Accession # Q9HBE4
Protein Accession No. :
Q9HBE4
Synonyms :
IL21; CVID11; IL-21; Za11; interleukin 21
Molecular Weight :
~15.4 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Purity :
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
Product Concentration :
Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.
Storage and Stability :
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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