Recombinant Human Interleukin-8, 72a.a./CXCL8
Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is encoded by the IL8 gene andproduced by macrophages and other cell types such as epithelial cells. It is also synthesized by endothelial cells, which store IL-8 in their storage vesicles. There are many receptors capable to bind IL-8, the most affinity to IL-8 are receptors CXCR1, and CXCR2. As a member of the CXC chemokine family, function of IL-8 is the induction of chemotaxis in its target cells, like neutrophil granulocytes, basophils, and T-cells. IL-8 (72a.a.) has a 5-10-fold higher activity on neutrophil activation, compared to IL-8 (77a.a.). IL-8 is often associated with inflammation and has been cited as a proinflammatory mediator in gingivitis and psoriasis.
Reference:
1. Modi WS, Dean M, Seuanez HN, et al. 1990. Hum Genet. 84:185-7.
2. Wolff B, Burns AR, Middleton J, et al. 1998. J Exp Med. 188:1757-62.
3. Utgaard JO, Jahnsen FL, Bakka A, et al. 1998. J Exp Med. 188:1751-6.
4. Van Damme J, Rampart M, Conings R, et al. 1990. Eur J Immunol. 20:2113-8.
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Gene ID |
3567 |
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Accession # |
P10145 |
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Alternate Names |
(Ser-IL-8)72, GCP/IL-8 protein I, IL8/NAP1 form III, LYNAP, MDNCF-c, NAF. |
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Source |
Escherichia coli. |
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M.Wt |
Approximately 8.4 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 72 amino acids. |
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AA Sequence |
SAKELRCQCI KTYSKPFHPK FIKELRVIES GPHCANTEII VKLSDGRELC LDPKENWVQR VVEKFLKRAE NS |
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Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
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Stability & Storage |
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. - 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70°C as supplied. - 1 month, 2 to 8°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. - 3 months, -20 to -70°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. |
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Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4. |
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Reconstitution |
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. |
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Biological Activity |
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human CXCR2 transfected mouse BaF3 cells is less than 2 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >5.0 × 105 IU/mg. |
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Shipping Condition |
Gel pack. |
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Handling |
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. |
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Usage |
For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans. |
Quality Control & MSDS
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Purity >97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
- Datasheet
Endotoxin: Less than 1 EU/µg of rHuIL-8, 72a.a./CXCL8 as determined by LAL method.