Species |
Human |
Protein Construction |
IL-4 (His25-Ser153) Accession # P05112 |
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Purity |
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE > 95% as analyzed by HPLC |
Endotoxin Level |
< 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method |
Biological Activity |
ED50 < 0.25 ng/ml, measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 human erythroleukemic cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 4.0 × 106 units/mg |
Expression System |
CHO |
Apparent Molecular Weight |
~15 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under non-reducing conditions. |
Formulation |
Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS. |
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 ddH₂O or PBS up to 100 μg/ml. |
Storage & Stability |
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
ED₅₀< 0.25 ng/ml, measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 human erythroleukemic cells, corresponding to a specific activity of >4 x 10⁶ units/mg
Biological Activity
IL-4, Human (Cat. No. Z02925) stimulates cell proliferation of R&D TF-1 cells. The ED50 for this effect is typically 0.05-0.25ng/mL.
Target Background |
Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is a pleiotropic cytokine regulates diverse T and B cell responses including cell proliferation, survival, and gene expression. It has important effects on the growth and differentiation of different immunologically competent cells. Interleukin-4 is produced by mast cells, T cells, and bone marrow stromal cells. IL-4 regulates the differentiation of native CD4+ T cells (Th0 cells) into helper Th2 cells, and regulates the immunoglobulin class switching to the IgG1 and IgE isotypes. IL-4 has numerous important biological functions including stimulating B-cells activation, T-cell proliferation and CD4+ T-cells differentiation to Th2 cells. It is a key regulator in hormone control and adaptive immunity. IL-4 also plays a major role in inflammation response and wound repair via activation of macrophage into M2 cells. IL-4 is stabilized by three disulphide bonds forming a compact globular protein structure. Four alpha-helix bundle with left-handed twist is dominated half of the protein structure with 2 overhand connections and fall into a 2-stranded anti-parallel beta sheet. |
Synonyms |
IL4; B cell growth factor-1; BCGF-1; B cell stimulatory factor-1; BSF-1; B cell differentiation factor; BCDF; T cell growth factor-2; TCGF-2; Mast-cell growth factor-2; MCGF-2 |
For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.