GMP Recombinant Human IL-2

Product Specifications

Background

Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is an interleukin, a type of cytokine signaling molecule in the immune system, belongs to the IL-2 family. It is a powerful immunoregulatory lymphokine produced by T-cells in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation. IL-2/IL-2R signaling is required for T-cell proliferation and other fundamental functions that are essential for the immune response. IL-2 stimulates growth and differentiation of B-cells, NK cells, lymphokine-activated killer cells, monocytes, macrophages and oligodendrocytes.

Product Name Alternative

Interleukin-2; IL-2; T-Cell Growth Factor; TCGF; Aldesleukin; IL2

Accession Number

P60568

Host

Mammalian cell

Target

IL-2

Tag

Tag free

Endotoxin

≤1 EU/mg

Purity

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

Activity

≥1x107 IU/mg. Measured in a cell proliferation assay using CTLL-2 mouse cytotoxic T cells.

Form

Lyophilized

Buffer

PBS,5% mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80, pH7.4

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

15.4 kDa

Shipping Conditions

The product is shipped with ice bag. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below.

Storage Conditions

36 months at -20°C to -80°C in lyophilized state.6 months at -20°C to -80°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.7-10 days at 2°C to 8°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.Please minimize freeze-thaw cycles.