Recombinant Rat IL-2 (C-6His)

• Background :

  Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a O-glycosylated four α-helix bundle cytokine that has potent stimulatory activity for antigenactivated T cells. It is expressed by CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, γδ T cells, B cells, dendritic cells, and eosinophils. Mature rat IL-2 shares 66% and 73% amino acid sequence identity with human and mouse IL-2, respectively. The receptor for IL-2 consists of three subunits that are present on the cell surface in varying preformed complexes. IL-2 is a powerful immunoregulatory lymphokine produced by T-cells in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation. IL-2/IL-2R signaling is required for T-cell proliferation and other fundamental functions that are essential for the immune response. IL-2 stimulates growth and differentiation of B-cells, NK cells, lymphokine-activated killer cells, monocytes, macrophages and oligodendrocytes.

• Description :

  Recombinant Rat Interleukin-2 is produced by our Mammalian expression system and the target gene encoding Ala21-Gln155 is expressed with a 6His tag at the C-terminus.

• UniProt :

  P17108

• Accession Number :

  P17108

• Endotoxin :

  Less than 0.1 ng/μg (1 EU/μg) as determined by LAL test.

• Purity :

  Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

• Molecular Weight :

  16.3 KDa

• Shipping Conditions :

  The product is shipped on dry ice/polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below.

• Storage Conditions :

  Lyophilized protein should be stored at < -20°C, though stable at room temperature for 3 weeks. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-7°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.

• Storage Temperature :

  Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 6 months after receipt. Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 3 months under sterile conditions after opening. Please minimize freeze-thaw cycles.

• Notes :

  Lyophilized protein should be stored at < -20°C, though stable at room temperature for 3 weeks. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-7°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.

• Observed Molecular Weight :

  14-16 KDa, reducing conditions

• Other Product Names :

  Interleukin-2; IL-2; T-cell growth factor; TCGF; Aldesleukin; IL2