Recombinant Rat IL-2 Protein

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Recombinant Rat IL-2 Protein Summary

• Description: A recombinant protein corresponding to 134 amino acids of Rat IL-2
• Preparation Method: >98% SDS-PAGE
• Details of Functionality: Biological Activity: The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of murine CTLL-2 cells is <0.4 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >2.5 x 10^6 units/mg.
  Results: <0.4 ng/ml
• Protein/Peptide Type: Recombinant Protein
• Gene: IL2
• Purity: >98%, by SDS-PAGE
• Endotoxin Note: <0.1 ng/ug

Applications/Dilutions

• Theoretical MW: 15.3 kDa.
  Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: From 10 mM Sodium Citrate, pH 4.0.
• Concentration: Lyoph
• Purity: >98%, by SDS-PAGE
• Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute with sterilized 20 mM AcOH to a final concentration of 1mg/ml. The solution can then be diluted into other aqueous solutions or stored at -20C for future use.

Notes

The purity of this protein is >95% pure by SDS-PAGE

Alternate Names for Recombinant Rat IL-2 Protein

• Aldesleukin
• IL2
• IL-2
• IL-2lymphokine
• interleukin 2
• interleukin-2
• involved in regulation of T-cell clonal expansion
• Proleukin
• T cell growth factor
• T-cell growth factor
• TCGF

Background

Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a potent lymphoid cell growth factor that exerts its biological activity primarily on T cells. The recombinant rat IL-2 is a 15.3 kDa protein containing 134 amino acid residues.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Peptides and proteins are guaranteed for 3 months from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: IL2