Recombinant Human IL16 Protein

Product Specifications

Background

Interleukin-16 stimulates a migratory response in CD4+ lymphocytes, monocytes, and eosinophils. Primes CD4+ T-cells for IL-2 and IL-15 responsiveness. Also induces T-lymphocyte expression of interleukin 2 receptor. Ligand for CD4.

Abbreviation

IL-16

Synonyms

NIL; Interleukin; IL16; LCF; NIL16; PRIL16; prIL-16; IL-16; Interleukin-16; LCF (Lymphocyte Chemoattractant Factor) ; Lymphocyte chemoattractant factor; Pro-Interleukin-16

UniProt

Q14005

Accession Number

Q14005

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-His

Sequence

Met1-Ser130

Field of Research

Cancer; Cardiovascular; Immunology

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

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.