IL-6R alpha

IL-6 is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays an important role in host defense by regulating immune and inflammatory responses. Produced by T cells, monocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells and keratinocytes, IL-6 has diverse biological functions. It stimulates B-cell differentiation and antibody production, synergizes with IL-3 in megakaryocyte development and platelet production, induces expression of hepatic acute-phase proteins, and regulates bone metabolism. IL-6 signals through the IL-6 receptor system that consists of two chains, IL-6R α and gp130. Murine IL-6 is inactive on human cells, while both human and murine are equally active on murine cells. Recombinant murine IL-6 is a 21.7 kDa protein containing 187 amino acid residues.

Product Specifications

Synonyms

Il6; Il-6

NCBI Gene ID

16193

UniProt

P08505

Accession Number

NP_112445.1

Accession Number mRNA

NM_031168

Chromosomal Location

5 B1; 5 17.0 cM

Reactivity

Anti-Mouse

Cross Reactivity

Mouse

Target Antigen

Recombinant mouse IL-6R alpha

Clone

(#22W2)

Applications

WB, ICC

Purification Method

Protein A/G chromatography

Assay Protocol

Centrifuge vial prior to opening. Reconstitute the antibody with 500 µl sterile PBS and the final concentration is 200 µg/ml.

Form

Lyophilized

Buffer

PBS

Reconstitution

PBS

Storage Conditions

Lyophilized samples are stable for 2 years from date of receipt when stored at -20°C. Reconstituted antibody can be aliquoted and stored frozen at < -20°C for at least six months without detectable loss of activity.