Species |
Mouse |
Protein Construction |
IL-1α (Ser115-Ser270) Accession # Q3U0Y6 |
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Purity |
> 97% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE > 97% as analyzed by HPLC |
Endotoxin Level |
< 1 EU/μg of protein by LAL method |
Biological Activity |
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine D10S cells is less than 2.0 pg/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0 × 108 IU/mg. |
Expression System |
E. coli |
Theoretical Molecular Weight |
17.9 kDa |
Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4. |
Reconstitution |
It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. |
Storage & Stability |
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at -70°C or -20°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
Target Background |
Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α) is a non-secreted proinflammatory cytokine produced in a variety of cells including monocytes, tissue macrophages, keratinocytes and other epithelial cells. Both IL-1αand IL-1β binds to the same receptor and has similar if not identical biological properties. These cytokines have a broad range of activities including, stimulation of thymocyte proliferation, by inducing IL-2 release, B-cell maturation and proliferation, mitogenic FGF-like activity and the ability to stimulate the release of prostaglandin and collagenase from synovial cells. However, whereas IL-1β is a secreted cytokine, IL-1α is predominantly a cell-associated cytokine. |
Synonyms |
IL1A; IL-1A; IL1; IL1-ALPHA; IL1F1; interleukin 1 alpha; IL-1 alpha; IL-1α |
For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.