Recombinant Human Interferon-λ1 (rHu IFN-λ1)

SKU: orb1494964

Description

IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29, also named interferon-λ2 (IFN-λ2), IFN-λ3, and IFN-λ1, respectively, are newly identified class II cytokine receptor ligands that are distantly related to members of the IL-10 family (11-13% aa sequence identity) and the type I IFN family (15-19% aa sequence identity). The expression of IL-28A, B, and IL-29 is induced by virus infection or double-stranded RNA. All three cytokines exert bioactivities that overlap those of type I IFNs, including antiviral activity and up-regulation of MHC class I antigen expression. The three proteins signal through the same heterodimeric receptor complex that is composed of the IL-10 receptor β (IL-10 Rβ) and a novel IL-28 receptor α (IL-28 Rα, also known as IFN-λR1). Ligand binding to the receptor complex induces Jak kinase activation and STAT1 and STAT2 tyrosine phosphorylation.

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Application Notes	We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA 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.

Key Properties

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Source	Escherichia coli.
Biological Activity	Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 is determined in an anti-viral assay using human HepG2 cells infected with encephalomyocarditis is typically 1-5 ng/ml, corresponding to a Specific Activity of ＞2 x 105 IU/mg.
Molecular Weight	19.8 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 178 amino acids.
Protein Sequence	PTSKPTTTGK GCHIGRFKSL SPQELASFKK ARDALEESLK LKNWSCSSPV FPGNWDLRLL QVRERPVALE AELALTLKVL EAAAGPALED VLDQPLHTLH HILSQLQACI QPQPTAGPRP RGRLHHWLHR LQEAPKKESA GCLEASVTFN LFRLLTRDLK YVADGNLCLR TSTHPEST
Purification	>97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Purity	>97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Endotoxins	Less than 1EU/μg of rHuIFN-λ1 as determined by LAL method.

Storage & Handling

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Storage	This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8°C, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8°C. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20°C to -70°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Form/Appearance	Lyophilized from a 0.2μm filtered concentrated solution in 20mM PB, pH 7.4, 130mM NaCl.
Buffer/Preservatives	Lyophilized from a 0.2μm filtered concentrated solution in 20mM PB, pH 7.4, 130mM NaCl.
Disclaimer	For research use only

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