Synonyms
Adipogenesis inhibitory factor, AGIF, IL-11, IL-11Oprelvekin, interleukin 11, interleukin-11, Oprelvekin
Description
Interleukin 11 (IL-11), a member of the IL-6 family of cytokines, exerts pleiotropic activities by stimulating hemopoiesis and thrombopoiesis, regulating macrophage differentiation, and conferring mucosal protection in the intestine. These effects are mediated by a multimeric complex comprising the ligand-binding IL-11R± and the ubiquitously expressed gp130R-subunit, which together, trigger intracellular signaling and engagement of Stat3. Mature human IL-11 shares 88%, 88%, and 96% aa sequence identity with mouse, rat and canine IL-11, respectively. IL-11 is a pleotropic cytokine produced by lung stromal cells in response to respiratory viruses, cytokines, and histamine. The functions of IL-11 are that it directly stimulates the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitor cells, and induces megakaryocyte maturation resulting in increased platelet production.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 19.1 kDa.
AA sequence
MPGPPPGPPR VSPDPRAELD STVLLTRSLL ADTRQLAAQL RDKFPADGDH NLDSLPTLAM SAGALGALQL PGVLTRLRAD LLSYLRHVQW LRRAGGSSLK TLEPELGTLQ ARLDRLLRRL QLLMSRLALP QPPPDPPAPP LAPPSSAWGG IRAAHAILGG LHLTLDWAVR GLLLLKTRL
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Purity
> 95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine B9-11 cells is less than 1 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 106 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard.
Endotoxin
< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
Reconstitution
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℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
Note
2, 10, 50, 100, 500μg