Recombinant Human Interleukin-13

Accession P35225

GeneID 3596

Source Escherichia coli.

Molecular Weight Approximately 12.5 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 112 amino acids.

Quantity 2µg/10µg/1mg

AA Sequence GPVPPSTALR ELIEELVNIT QNQKAPLCNG SMVWSINLTA GMYCAALESL INVSGCSAIE KTQRMLSGFC PHKVSAGQFS SLHVRDTKIE VAQFVKDLLL HLKKLFREGR FN

Purity > 97 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.

Biological Activity Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using human TF-1 cells is less than 1 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 106 IU/mg.

Physical Appearance Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4 with 5 % trehalose.

Endotoxin Less than 1 EU/µg of rHuIL-13 as determined by LAL method.

Reconstitution We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in 20 mM HCl to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20 °C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.

Stability & Storage Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.

- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

- 3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Usage This material is offered by Shanghai PrimeGene Bio-Tech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

SDS-PAGE

Reference 1. Schmutz J, Martin J, Terry A, et al. 2004. Nature, 431: 268-74.

2. Wynn TA. 2003. Annu Rev Immunol, 21: 425-56.

3. Moy FJ, Diblasio E, Wilhelm J, et al. 2001. J Mol Biol, 310: 219-30.

4. Lakkis FG, Cruet EN, Nassar GM, et al. 1997. Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 235: 529-32.

Background Human Interleukin-13 (IL-13) is expressed by the IL13 gene located on the chromosome 5 and secreted by many cell types, especially T helper type 2 (Th2) cells. The high solution from of IL-13 reported to be a monomer with two internal disulfide bonds that contribute to a bundled four α-helix configuration. Targeted deletion of IL-13 in mice resulted in impaired Th2 cell development and indicated an important role for IL-13 in the expulsion of gastrointestinal parasites. IL-13 exerts anti-inflammatory effects on monocytes and macrophages and it inhibits the expression of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1beta, TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-8. IL-13 has also been shown to enhance B cell proliferation and to induce isotype switching resulting in increased production of IgE. Human, mouse and rat IL-3 share low homology, but have cross species activity.