Recombinant Human Interleukin-4/IL-4 Protein

Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is a pleiotropic cytokine that regulates diverse T and B cell responses including cell proliferation; survival and gene expression. IL-4 is produced by mast cells; T cells; and bone marrow stromal cells. IL-4 regulates the differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into helper Th2 cells; characterized by their cytokine-secretion profile that includes secretion of IL-4; IL-5; IL-6; IL-10; and IL-13; which favor a humoral immune response. Another dominant function of IL-4 is the regulation of immunoglobulin class switching to the IgG1 and IgE isotypes. Excessive IL-4 production by Th2 cells has been associated with elevated IgE production and allergic response.

Interleukin; B-cell growth factor; BSF; IL4; BCGF-1; BCGF1; BSF-1; BSF1; IL-4; B-cell growth factor 1; B-cell IgG differentiation factor; B-cell stimulatory factor 1; Binetrakin; IGG1 induction factor; Interleukin-4; Lymphocyte stimulatory factor 1; Pitrakinra; IL2

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.