Alternate Names:  IFN-β2, B-cell Differentiation Factor, BSF-2, HSF, MGI-2              

Accession Number: P20607
Description:  Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a cytokine that is expressed by T cells, macrophages, and muscle cells. IL-6 acts to stimulate an immune response upon infection or trauma. IL-6 has both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory functions, is capable of promoting fever, and signals through the cell-surface type I cytokine receptor complex containing the IL-6Ra and gp130 chains.
Source:  Genetically modified E.coli.
Predicted MW: Monomer, 21.9 kDa (188 aa)
AA Sequence:  MFPTSQVRRG DFTEDTTHNR PVYTTSQVGG LITYVLREIL EMRKELCNGN SDCMNSDDAL SENNLKLPEI QRNDGCFQTG YNQEICLLKI CSGLLEFRFY LEFVKNNLQD NKKDKARVIQ SNTETLVHIF KQEIKDSYKI VLPTPTSNAL LMEKLESQKE WLRTKTIQLI LKALEEFLKV TMRSTRQT
Formulation:  Lyophilized from a sterile (0.2 micron) filtered aqueous solution containing 0.1% Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) + 5:1 mannitol to protein

 

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

Storage Prior to Reconstitution:  -20°C
Product Reconstitution:  Sterile 10 mM HCl 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.