SRP3093

IL-4 human

Animal-component free, recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture

• Synonym(s): B cell stimulating factor (BSF-1), BCDF, BCGF
• NACRES: NA.32
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202

Properties

• biological source: human
• recombinant: expressed in E. coli
• assay: ≥98% (HPLC), ≥98% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: lyophilized
• potency: ≤0.2 ng/mL ED₅₀
• mol wt: 14.9 kDa
• packaging: pkg of 20 μg
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• impurities: <0.1 EU/μg endotoxin, tested
• color: off-white to yellow
• UniProt accession no.: P05112
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• Gene Information: human ... IL4(3565)

Description

General description

IL-4 is a pleiotropic cytokine that regulates diverse T and B cell responses including cell proliferation, survival and gene expression. Produced by mast cells, T cells and bone marrow stromal cells, IL-4 regulates the differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into helper Th2 cells, characterized by their cytokine-secretion profile that includes secretion of IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-13, which favor a humoral immune response. Another dominant function of IL-4 is the regulation of immunoglobulin class switching to the IgG1 and IgE isotypes. Excessive IL-4 production by Th2 cells has been associated with elevated IgE production and allergy. Recombinant human IL-4 is a 14.9 kDa globular protein containing 129 amino acid residues.

Application

Interleukin-4 (IL-4) has been used as a stimulant of M2 state of microglia that is associated with wound healing and debris clearance.

Biochem/physiol Actions

IL-4 is a pleiotropic cytokine that regulates diverse T and B cell responses including cell proliferation, survival and gene expression. Recombinant human IL-4 is a 14.9 kDa globular protein containing 129 amino acid residues.

Physical form

Lyophilized with no additives.

Preparation Note

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a stabilizer (example 5% Trehalose) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable