IL-4, Human
Species: | Human |
Expression System: | E.coli |
MW: | 15-16 kDa (reducing) |
Accession: | P05112 |
Cat No. | UA040026 |
Endotoxin: | ＜0.1 EU/μg |
Purity: | >95% as determined by SDS-PAGE |
INTRODUCTION
Interleukin 4 (IL4) was first identified as a helper T cell product with the capacity to co-stimulate B
cell growth in vitro. IL-4 also can rescue B-cells from apoptosis, enhancing their survival, and is
responsible for immunoglobulin isotype switching to IgG1 and IgE. The effect of IL-4 signaling is mediated through the IL-4 receptor alpha chain (IL-4Rα). Upon binding to its ligand, IL-4Rα dimerizes either with the common gamma chain (γc) to produce the type-1 signaling complex located mainly on hematopoietic cells, or with the IL-13 receptor alpha 1 (IL-13Rα1) to produce the type-2 complex, which is expressed also on non-hematopoietic cells. The type-1 signaling complex is critical for Th2-skewing of T cells and the development of alternatively activated macrophages (AAMΦs), while the type-2 complex plays a role in non-hematopoietic responses to IL-4 and IL-13.Amino Acid Sequence
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Physical Appearance:
Lyophilized powder
Buffer:
20mM Tris, 150mM NaCl, 1mM EDTA, pH8.0
Reconstitution:
Reconstitute at 0.1-1 mg/ml according to the size in ultrapure water after rapid centrifugation.
Stability and Storage
- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
- 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- 1 week, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Note: Please avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles