Recombinant Human IL29 (IFNL1)

The IFN-lambda gene family is composed of three distinct genes: IFN-lambda1 (IL-29), IFN-lambda2 (IL-28A), and IFN-lambda3 (IL-28B). IFN-lambda proteins exhibit only weak homology to IL-10, but, like IL-10, they also use the IL-10R2 chain as a component of their receptor complex. The IFN-receptor complex consists of the unique ligand-binding chain IFN- R. The IFN-lambda-1 gene is found exclusively in primate genomes and is 81% identical to IFN-lambda-2/3. IFN-lambda-s, which are now collectively referred to as type III IFNs, exhibit several features in common with type I IFNs, such as antiviral, antiproliferative, and antitumor activities.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

9000-83-3

Gene Name

IFNL1

Gene Aliases

Interferon lambda-1, IFN-lambda-1, Cytokine Zcyto21, IL-29<br/>Recombinant Human Interleukin-29 (IFNL1)

Gene ID

282618

Accession Number

Q8IU54

Organism

Human

Source

E. coli

Concentration

<1.0 EU/μg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

>95% as determined by SDS-PAGE

Solubility

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.

Function

The ED(50) is determined in an anti-viral assay using human HepG2 cells infected with EMCV is typically 1-5 ng/mL.

Molecular Weight

Shipping Conditions

Ambient Temperature

Storage Conditions

The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70°C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at 2° - 8°C for one month, or at -20°C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.