IL-6 is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays an important role in host defense by regulating immune and inflammatory responses. Produced by T cells, monocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells and keratinocytes, IL-6 has diverse biological functions. It stimulates B cell differentiation and antibody production, synergizes with IL-3 in megakaryocyte development and platelet production, induces expression of hepatic acute-phase proteins, and regulates bone metabolism. IL-6 signals through the IL-6 receptor system that consists of two chains, IL-6R α and gp130. Murine IL-6 is inactive on human cells, while both human and murine are equally active on murine cells. Recombinant Murine IL-6 is a 21.7 kDa protein containing 188 amino acid residues.
Source:E.coli
Synonyms:26 kDa protein, IFN-b2, B cell differentiation factor (BCDF), BSF-2, HPGF, HSF, MGI-2
AA Sequence:MFPTSQVRRG DFTEDTTPNR PVYTTSQVGG LITHVLWEIV EMRKELCNGN SDCMNNDDAL AENNLKLPEI QRNDGCYQTG YNQEICLLKI SSGLLEYHSY LEYMKNNLKD NKKDKARVLQ RDTETLIHIF NQEVKDLHKI VLPTPISNAL LTDKLESQKE WLRTKTIQFI LKSLEEFLKV TLRSTRQT
Purity:≥ 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.
Biological Activity:Determined by its ability to stimulate the proliferation of mouse B9 cells.
This product has been tested against the WHO standard. International Unit information can be found .
Calculated Molecular Weight:21.7 kDa
Accession Number:P08505
Gene ID:16193
