IL-15 Protein

Catalog No. ABIN1096897

Recombinant IL-15 protein expressed in Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Quick Overview for IL-15 Protein (ABIN1096897)

Target: IL-15 (IL15) (Interleukin 15 (IL15))

Protein Type: Recombinant

Biological Activity: Active

Origin: Human

Source: Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Application: Functional Studies (Func)

Purity: > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Product Details

Purpose: Recombinant Human Interleukin-15/IL-15

Sequence: NWVNVISDLK KIEDLIQSMH IDATLYTESD VHPSCKVTAM KCFLLELQVI SLESGDASIH DTVENLIILA NNSLSSNGNV TESGCKECEE LEEKNIKEFL QSFVHIVQMF INTS

Characteristics: Recombinant Human Interleukin-15/IL-15 produced in E. coli is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 114 amino acids with a molecular mass of 12.5 kDa.

Sterility: 0.2 μm filtered

Endotoxin Level: Less than 0.1 ng/μg (1 IEU/μg) as determined by LAL test

Application Details

Comment:

Biological activity: ED50 is less than 0.5 ng/ml as determined by the dose dependent stimulation of mouse CTLL-2 cell proliferation.Specific Activity of 2.0 x 106 IU/mg.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Lyophilized

Reconstitution: It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL.
Dissolve the lyophilized protein in ddH2O.
Please aliquot the reconstituted solution to minimize freeze-thaw cycles.

Buffer: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 20 mM PB, 150 mM NaCl, pH 7.0.

Handling Advice: Always centrifuge tubes before opening. Do not mix by vortex or pipetting.

Storage: 4 °C/-20 °C/-80 °C

Storage Comment: Lyophilized protein should be stored at < -20°C, though stable at room temperature for 3 weeks.
Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-7°C for 2-7 days.
Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.

Expiry Date: 3 months

Target Details

Target: IL-15 (IL15) (Interleukin 15 (IL15))

Alternative Name: il-15

Background: Human Interleukin 15 (IL-15) is a cytokine that regulates T cell and natural killer cell activation and proliferation. IL-15 binds to the alpha subunit of the IL15 receptor (IL-15RA) with high affinity. IL-15 also binds to the beta and gamma chains of the IL-2 receptor, but not the alpha subunit of the IL2 receptor. IL-15 is structurally and functionally related to IL-2. Both cytokines share some subunits of receptors, allowing them to compete for and negatively regulate each other's activity. The number of CD8+ memory T cells is controlled by a balance between IL-15 and IL-2. Despite their many overlapping functional properties, IL-2 and IL-15 are, in fact, quite distinct players in the immune system. IL-15 is constitutively expressed by a wide variety of cell types and tissues, including monocytes, macrophages and DCs. Mature Human IL-15 shares 70% amino acid sequence identity with Mouse and Rat IL-15.
Alternative Names: Interleukin-15, IL-15, IL15

Molecular Weight: 12.5 kDa

UniProt: P40933

Pathways: JAK-STAT Signaling, Glycosaminoglycan Metabolic Process