IL 6 Human

Short Summary : Interleukin-6 Human Recombinant

Purity : Greater than 97.0% as determined by:(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.

Molecular Weight : 21 kDa

Accession Number : P05231

Alternative Name/s : B cell differentiation factor, BCDF, BSF-2, HPGF, HSF, MGI-2, B-cell stimulatory factor 2,Hybridoma growth factor, CTL differentiation factor, CDF, IL-6, HGF.

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-Pro-Val-Pro-Pro.

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

Storage/Note : Lyophilized Interleukin-6 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution IL6 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 : Lyophilized from a 0.2um filtered concentrated (1mg/ml) solution in PBS, pH 7.4.

Background/Description : Interleukin-6 Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 184 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 21000 Dalton. The IL6 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.