Accession/Uniprot Number: P26891
Description:  Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is an immunomodulatory cytokine that is produced by lymphocytes.  IL-2 signals through the IL-2R receptor to induce activated T cell proliferation and promote T cell differentiation.  IL-2 also stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of B cells, natural killer cells, monocytes, and macrophages.
Source:  Genetically modified E.coli.
Predicted MW:  Monomer, 15.3 kDa (with 135 amino acids)
AA Sequence:  MAPTSSSTKN TKKQLEPLLL DLQLLLKEVK NYENADLSRM LTFKFYMPKQ ATELKHLQCL VEELKALEGV LNLGQSKNSD SANIKESMNN INVTVLELKG SETSFKCEYD DETVTAVEFL NKWITFCQSI YSTLT
Formulation:  Lyophilized from a sterile (0.2 micron) filtered aqueous solution containing 10 mM sodium phosphate, pH 7.5

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.

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.