Description

Alternate Names:  B-cell stimulatory factor-1, BSF-1, BCDF, BCGF              

Accession Number: P05112
Description:  Interleukin 4 (IL-4) is an immunomodulatory cytokine that functions to induce naïve helper T cells to differentiate into type 2 T helper (Th2) cells. Th2 cells subsequently produce more IL-4 in a positive feedback loop. IL-4 also promotes immunoglobulin IgG to IgE isotype switching on B cells. IL-4 binds the IL-4Rα receptor to activate STAT6 signaling.
Source:  Genetically modified E.coli.
Predicted MW: Monomer, 15.1 kDa (130 aa)
AA Sequence:  MHKCDITLQE IIKTLNSLTE QKTLCTELTV TDIFAASKNT TEKETFCRAA TVLRQFYSHH EKDTRCLGAT AQQFHRHKQL IRFLKRLDRN LWGLAGLNSC PVKEANQSTL ENFLERLKTI MREKYSKCSS
Formulation:  Lyophilized from a sterile (0.2 micron) filtered aqueous solution containing 0.1% Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)

Product Specifications*
*Lot-specific values for the following specifications are supplied with each product on its corresponding COA.  The values provided here are minimum expected values to pass internal requirements. 

**** International Units: The specific activity of Human IL-4 is approximately 1.4 x 10^4 IU/μg, which is calibrated against recombinant human IL-4 WHO International Standard (NIBSC code: 88/656). 

Preparation and Storage
Country of Origin:  USA        Shipping:  Room temperature             

Storage Prior to Reconstitution:  -20°C
Product Reconstitution:  Sterile water at 0.1 mg/mL
Instructions:  Centrifuge vial before opening. Suspend the product by gently pipetting the above recommended solution down the sides of the vial. DO NOT VORTEX. Allow several minutes for complete reconstitution. For prolonged storage, dilute to working aliquots in a 0.1% BSA solution, store at -80°C and avoid repeat freeze thaws.

Expiration Date:                      
12 months from date of receipt when stored at -20°C to-80°C as supplied.
1 month when stored at 4°C after reconstituting as directed.
3 months when stored at -20°C to -80°C after reconstituting as directed.

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Part Number: Other Terms: IL4