| Species |
Human |
| Protein Construction |
IL-1α (Ser113-Ala271)
Accession # P01583 |
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| Purity |
> 97% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
> 97% as analyzed by HPLC |
| Endotoxin Level |
< 1 EU/μg of protein by LAL method |
| Biological Activity |
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine D10S cells is less than 1.0 pg/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 109 IU/mg. |
| Expression System |
E. coli |
| Theoretical Molecular Weight |
18 kDa |
| Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4. |
| Reconstitution |
It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. |
| Storage & Stability |
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at -70°C or -20°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Target Background |
IL-1 alpha is a non-secreted proinflammatory cytokine produced in a variety of cells including monocytes, tissue macrophages, keratinocytes and other epithelial cells. Both IL-1alpha and IL-1beta binds to the same receptor and has similar if not identical biological properties. These cytokines have a broad range of activities including, stimulation of thymocyte proliferation, by inducing IL-2 release, B-cell maturation and proliferation, mitogenic FGF-like activity and the ability to stimulate the release of prostaglandin and collagenase from synovial cells. However, whereas IL-1 beta is a secreted cytokine, IL-1 alpha is predominantly a cell-associated cytokine. |
| Synonyms |
IL1A; IL-1A; IL1; IL1-ALPHA; IL1F1; interleukin 1 alpha; IL-1 alpha; IL-1α |
For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.
