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IL-6, rat recombinant
An important mediator of acute phase response
Product Overview
Alternate Names / Synonyms: IFN-b2, B cell differentiation factor (BCDF), BSF-2, HPGF, HSF, MGI-2, IL-6, Interleukin HP-1, B-cell hybridoma growth factor,
Gene Symbol: IL6
Accession #: P20607
Gene ID: 24498
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Lyophilized with no additives.
Molecular Weight: 21.7 kDa
Purity by SDS-PAGE: ≥90%
Purity by HPLC: ≥90%
Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
Biological Activity: The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of the IL-6 dependent murine 7TD1 cells is <0.01 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥1 x 10⁸ units/mg.
Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in 10 mM HCl to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 µg/µl. The solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Blue ice
Background Information: IL-6 is a potent lymphoid cell growth factor that stimulates the growth and survivability of certain B cells and T cells. Recombinant rat IL-6 is a 21.7 kDa protein containing 187 amino acid residues
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans. |