Recombinant Human IL-13

Product Specifications

Background

Interleukin-13 is also known as IL-13. It is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL13 gene. Interleukin-13 is an immunoregulatory cytokine produced primarily by activated Th2 cells.It is involved in several stages of B-cell maturation and differentiation. It up-regulates CD23 and MHC class II expression, and promotes IgE isotype switching of B cells. This cytokine down-regulates macrophage activity, thereby inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. This cytokine is found to be critical to the pathogenesis of allergen-induced asthma but operates through mechanisms independent of IgE and eosinophils.

Product Name Alternative

Interleukin-13; IL-13

Accession Number

P35225

Host

Human Cells

Endotoxin

≤10 EU/mg

Purity

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

Form

Lyophilized

Reconstitution

Always centrifuge tubes before opening.Do not mix by vortex or pipetting.It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100μg/ml.Dissolve the lyophilized protein in distilled water.Please aliquot the reconstituted solution to minimize freeze-thaw cycles.

Molecular Weight

12.3 kDa

Shipping Conditions

The product is shipped on dry ice/polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below.

Storage Conditions

Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 6 months after receipt.Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 3 months under sterile conditions after opening. Please minimize freeze-thaw cycles.