IL 2 Rat

Short Summary : Interleukin-2 Rat Recombinant

Purity : Greater than 95.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Molecular Weight : 17 kDa

Accession Number : P17108

Alternative Name/s : T-cell growth factor (TCGF), Aldesleukin, Lymphokine, IL-2.

Source : Escherichia Coli.

Amino Acid Sequence/Note: The sequence of the first five N-terminal amino acids was determined and was found to be Met-Ala-Pro-Thr-Ser.

Appearance/Format : Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Storage/Note : Lyophilized Interleukin-2 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution IL2 should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Formulation/Form : The protein (1mg/ml) was lyophilized without any additives.

Background/Description : Interleukin-2 Rat Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 134 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 17kDa. The IL-2 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.