- Synonyms
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- Source
- Escherichia coli.
- Molecular Weight
- Approximately12.6 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 114 amino acids.
- AA Sequence
- SPSPVPRSTA LKELIEELVN ITQNQKAPLC NGSMVWSINL TAGVYCAALE SLINVSGCSA IEKTQRMLNG FCPHKVSAGQ FSSLRVRDTK IEVAQFVKDL LVHLKKLFRE GRFN
- Purity
- > 98 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
- Biological Activity
- Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using human TF-1 cells is less than 5 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2.0 × 105 IU/mg.
- Physical Appearance
- Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
- Formulation
- Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4, 3% trehalose.
- Endotoxin
- Less than 1 EU/μg of rRhIL-13 as determined by LAL method.
- 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.
- Stability & Storage
- Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- 3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- Usage
- This material is offered by Shanghai PrimeGene Bio-Tech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.
- SDS-PAGE
- Reference
- 1. Schmutz J, Martin J, Terry A, et al. 2004. Nature, 431: 268-74.
2. Wynn TA. 2003. Annu Rev Immunol, 21: 425-56.
3. Moy FJ, Diblasio E, Wilhelm J, et al. 2001. J Mol Biol, 310: 219-30.
4. Lakkis FG, Cruet EN, Nassar GM, et al. 1997. Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 235: 529-32.
- Background
- Interleukin-13 (IL-13) is expressed by the IL13 gene and secreted by many cell types, especially T helper type 2 (Th2) cells. The high solution from of IL-13 reported to be a monomer with two internal disulfide bonds that contribute to a bundled four α-helix configuration. Targeted deletion of IL-13 in mice resulted in impaired Th2 cell development and indicated an important role for IL-13 in the expulsion of gastrointestinal parasites. IL-13 exerts anti-inflammatory effects on monocytes and macrophages and it inhibits the expression of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1beta, TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-8. IL-13 has also been shown to enhance B cell proliferation and to induce isotype switching resulting in increased production of IgE. Mature rhesus IL-13 shares 94 %, 58 %, and 60 % amino acid sequence identity with human, mouse, and rat IL13, respectively.