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IL-21, Human

Recombinant human Interleukin-21 (rhIL-21) produced in E. coli is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 132 amino acids. A fully biologically active molecule, rhIL-21 has a molecular mass of 15.4 kDa analyzed by reducing SDS-PAGE and is obtained by proprietary chromatographic techniques at GenScript.
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Product Introduction
Species Human
Protein Construction

Expressed with an N-terminal Met.

IL-21 (Gln25-Ser155)
Accession # Q9HBE4
Purity > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
Endotoxin Level < 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method
Biological Activity ED50 < 0.5 ng/ml, measured by a cell growth inhibition assay using Mino cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2.0 × 106 units/mg.
Expression System E. coli
Apparent Molecular Weight ~15.4 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Formulation Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.
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 ddH₂O up to 100 μg/ml.
Storage & Stability Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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Background
Target Background Interleukin-21 (IL-21) belongs to the Type I four helix bundle cytokines, and shares the common cytokine receptor γ chain with IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9, and IL-15. IL-21 is expressed by CD4+ T cells, natural killer (NK) T cells, and Th17 cells, and the IL-21 receptor is highly expressed on CD4+ and CD8+ B cells; indeed, IL-21 plays a pivotal role in the survival and proliferation of B cells, and their differentiation to immunoglobulin (Ig) producing cells. IL-21 up-regulates and down-regulates the production of IgG1 and IgE by B cells, respectively, and diminishes the severity of allergy and asthma. In some case, IL-21 also induces the apoptosis of B cells. The other roles of IL-21 include regulation of innate immune systems, implication on autoimmunity, and antitumor actions.
Synonyms IL21; CVID11; IL-21; Za11; interleukin 21
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For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.