Recombinant Mouse IL-11
Interleukin-11 (IL-11) is encoded by the II11 gene. IL-11 is a multifunctional cytokine first isolated from bone marrow-derived stromal cells. IL-11 receptor activation requires formation of a complex of two IL-11 molecules with two molecules of the ligand-binding IL-11 Rα subunit and two molecules of the expressed cell signaling β subunit, gp130. IL-11 is a member of the IL-6 superfamily, distinguished based on their use of the common co-receptor gp130. IL-11 can directly stimulate the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitor cells, and induce megakaryocyte maturation resulting in increased platelet production. Mature murine IL-11 shares 88 % amino acid sequence identity with human IL-11.
Reference:
1. Paul SR, Bennett F, Calvetti JA, et al. 1990. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 87:7512-6.
2. Barton VA, Hall MA, Hudson KR, et al. 2000. J Biol Chem. 275:36197-203.
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Gene ID |
16156 |
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Accession # |
P47873 |
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Alternate Names |
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Source |
Escherichia coli. |
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M.Wt |
Approximately 19.1 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 179 amino acids. |
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AA Sequence |
MPGPPAGSPR VSSDPRADLD SAVLLTRSLL ADTRQLAAQM RDKFPADGDH SLDSLPTLAM SAGTLGSLQL PGVLTRLRVD LMSYLRHVQW LRRAGGPSLK TLEPELGALQ ARLERLLRRL QLLMSRLALP QAAPDQPVIP LGPPASAWGS IRAAHAILGG LHLTLDWAVR GLLLLKTRL |
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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 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 cell proliferation assay using murine T11 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 & DataSheet
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Purity > 97 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
- Datasheet
Endotoxin: Less than 1 EU/µg of rMuIL-11 as determined by LAL method.