IL-6 Protein, Human (CHO)

IL-6 Protein, Human (CHO) is a potent inducer of the synthesis of acute phase proteins in adult human hepatocytes.

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a 26-kD protein released by fibroblasts, T lymphocytes, endothelial cells, monocytes, and keratinocytes during inflammatory responses. IL-6 has pluripotent activities, including the stimulation of the monocytic lineage, the induction of megakaryopoiesis and the hepatic acute phase response, as well as the modulation of T- and B-cell responses. IL-6 is also capable of mediating direct and indirect tumor cell destruction and that it is potentially important for the immunotherapy of cancer ^[1]. Recombinant human interleukin-6 (IL-6/BSF-2/HSF) regulates the synthesis of acute phase proteins in human hepatocytes^[2].

The ED₅₀ is <1 ng/mL as measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 cells.

Human

CHO

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P05231 (P29-M212)

3569  [NCBI]

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21-23 kDa

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

Lyophilized powder.

Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against 10 mM acetic acid.

<0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH₂O. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% BSA, 5% HSA, 10% FBS or 5% Trehalose).

Stored at -20°C for 2 years. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

• [1]. Nieken J, et al. Recombinant human interleukin-6 induces a rapid and reversible anemia in cancer patients. Blood. 1995 Aug 1;86(3):900-5.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Castell JV, et al. Recombinant human interleukin-6 (IL-6/BSF-2/HSF) regulates the synthesis of acute phase proteins in human hepatocytes. FEBS Lett. 1988 May 23;232(2):347-50.  [Content Brief]