Mouse Interleukin-1 beta 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.

A quick spin of the vial followed by reconstitution in distilled water to a concentration not less than 0.1 mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other buffers.

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.