Synonyms:
HGF; HSF; BSF2; IL-6; IFNB2; IL6, interleukin-6, CDF, BSF-2, IFN-beta-2, interferon beta-2, interleukin BSF-2, hybridoma growth factor, CTL differentiation factor, B cell stimulatory factor-2, B-cell stimulatory factor 2, B-cell differentiation factor
Description:
Recombinant Rat IL-6
Molecular Weight:
21.7 kDa (188 aa)
Physical State:
Lyophilized
Formulation:
Sterile filtered aqueous solution containing 0.1% Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and 5:1 mannitol to protein.
Purity:
≥ 90% by reducing and non-reducing SDS-PAGE
Biological Activity:
ED50 ≤ 2 ng/mL, as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of IL-6-dependent mouse B9 cells. ED50 ≤ 10 pg/mL, by proliferation of 7TD1 cells.
Specific Activity:
≥ 5.0 x 10e5 units/mg
Endotoxin Level:
≤1 EUs/µg by kinetic LAL
Amino Acid Sequence:
MFPTSQVRRG DFTEDTTHNR PVYTTSQVGG LITYVLREIL EMRKELCNGN SDCMNSDDAL SENNLKLPEI QRNDGCFQTG YNQEICLLKI CSGLLEFRFY LEFVKNNLQD NKKDKARVIQ SNTETLVHIF KQEIKDSYKI VLPTPTSNAL LMEKLESQKE WLRTKTIQLI LKALEEFLKV TMRSTRQT
Storage/Stability:
Stored upon receipt at -20°C to -80°C for up to 1 year.