Human Interleukin-31 Recombinant

IL-31 is a recently discovered helical cytokine, belonging to the gp130/IL-6 cytokine family.The receptors for IL- 6 family are type I receptors, and they share a number of common structural motifs, such as the cytokine-binding domain with two pairs of conserved cysteine residues and a WSXWS sequence motif in the extracellular domain. IL-31 is expressed preferentially by activated Th2 CD4+ T cells, signaling through a heterodimeric receptor complex composed of IL-31RA and OSMR. Recent studies in both humans and mice have suggested a link between IL- 31/IL-31R expression and skin inflammation although the functional significance of endogenous IL-31/IL-31R interactions in influencing innate and adaptive immune responses remains unknown.

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.