Recombinant Human IL-21 protein(N-His)(active)
SKU: PKSH034107-100
Recombinant Human IL-21 protein(N-His)(active)
| SKU # | PKSH034107 |
| Expression Host | E.coli |
Description
| Synonyms | CVID, Interleukin, IL21, CVID11, IL-21, Za11, Interleukin-21 |
| Species | Human |
| Expression Host | E.coli |
| Sequence | Gln 32-Ser 162 |
| Accession | Q9HBE4 |
| Calculated Molecular Weight | 16.2 kDa |
| Observed Molecular Weight | 20 kDa |
| Tag | C-His |
| Bio-activity | Measure by its ability to enhance IFN gamma secretion in NK-92 cells. The ED50 for this effect is <10 ng/mL. |
Properties
| Purity | > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
| Endotoxin | < 0.1 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method. |
| Storage | Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months. |
| Shipping | This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs. |
| Formulation | Lyophilized from sterile PBS,pH 8.0. Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual. |
| Reconstitution | Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information. |
Background
IL-21 is a potent cytokine regulating many cell types of the immune system. IL-21 is produced by activated T follicular helper cells (Tfh), Th17 cells, and NKT cells. Tfh-derived IL-21 plays an important role in the development of humoral immunity through its autocrine effects on the Tfh cell and paracrine effects on immunoglobulin affinity maturation, plasma cell differentiation, and B cell memory responses. IL-21 protein regulates several aspects of T cell function. It co-stimulates the activation, proliferation, and survival of CD8+ T cells and NKT cells and promotes Th17 cell polarization. IL-21 blocks the generation of regulatory T cells and their suppressive effects on CD4+ T cells. In addition to its role in T cell biology, IL-21 also plays a critical role in B cell activation, proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. It is also required for the migration of dendritic cells to draining lymph nodes. And IL-21 suppresses cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions by limiting allergen-specific IgE production and mast cell degranulation. In the autoimmune disease Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a link between IL-21 and SLE disease susceptibility and progression was recently reported.