Recombinant Mouse Interleukin-36 alpha protein (Il36a) (Active)

Cytokine that binds to and signals through the IL1RL2, IL-36R receptor which in turn activates NF-kappa-B and MAPK signaling pathways in target cells linked to a pro-inflammatory response. Part of the IL-36 signaling system that is thought to be present in epithelial barriers and to take part in local inflammatory response; similar to the IL-1 system with which it shares the coreceptor IL1RAP. Seems to be involved in skin inflammatory response by acting on keratinocytes, dendritic cells and indirectly on T cells to drive tissue infiltration, cell maturation and cell proliferation. Induces the production of proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-12, Il-1 beta, IL-6, TNF-alpha and IL-23 in bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) . Involved in dendritic cell maturation by stimulating the surface expression of CD80, CD86 and MHC class II. Induces the production of IFN-gamma, IL-4 and IL-17 by cultured CD4 (+) T cells and splenocytes. May play a role in proinflammatory effects in the lung: induces the expression of CXCL1 and CXCL2 in the lung, and the expression of TNF-alpha, IL-36c, IL-1A, IL-1B, CXCL1 and CXCL2 in isolated splenic CD11c (+) alveolar macrophages. May be involved in T cell maturation by stimulating the surface expression of CD40 and modestly CD80 and CD86 in splenic CD11c (+) cells. May be involved in CD4 (+) T cell proliferation. Induces NF-kappa B activation in macrophages. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:21860022, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21965679, ECO:0000269|PubMed:23029241, ECO:0000269|PubMed:24829417}.

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Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by inducing IL-6 secretion in murine NIH,3T3 cells is less than 25 ng, ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 4.0 104 IU, mg.

The shelf life is related to many factors, storage state, buffer ingredients, storage temperature and the stability of the protein itself. Generally, the shelf life of liquid form is 6 months at -20°C/-80°C. The shelf life of lyophilized form is 12 months at -20°C/-80°C.