Human Interleukin-1 alpha Recombinant

Monocytes are the main source of secreted IL-1. They express predominantly IL-1beta while human keratinocytes express large amounts of IL-1alpha. Murine macrophages display a transition from IL-1beta to IL-1alpha production during maturation of monocytes into inflammatory macrophages.There are two functionally almost equivalent forms of IL-1, IL-1alpha and IL-1beta that are encoded by two different genes. IL1-beta is the predominant form in humans while it is IL-1alpha in mice. Both forms of IL-1 bind to the same receptor and therefore also show similar if not identical biological activities. The IL-1beta but not the IL-1alpha precursor must be processed before it can bind to the receptor. Both forms of IL-1 bind to the same receptor and therefore also show similar if not identical biological activities. The receptor isolated from T-cells is expressed predominantly on T-cells and cells of mesenchymal origin. It binds both types of IL-1 with equal affinity. This type is called also Type 1 receptor. It has been designated CD121a. The Type 2 receptor has been designated CD121b. It is isolated from B-cells, granulocytes, and macrophages. It is expressed predominantly on B-cells and cells of the myelomonocytic lineage and is encoded by a separate gene.

Reconstitute at 0.1-1.0 mg/ml in distilled water. This solution can then be diluted into other buffers. To maximize product collection from vial surface, vortex briefly and then spin down to recollect the liquid.

The lyophilized protein is stable for at least 2 years from date of receipt when stored at -20°C. Upon reconstitution, store in working aliquots at +4°C for up to one month, or at -20°C for up to six months, in the presence of a carrier protein. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.