Cat Number: GMP-101-21

rHuIL-21 GMP

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Source

Escherichia coli

Purity

> 98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.

Molecular Weight

Approximately 15.4 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 133 amino acids.

Sequence

QGQDRHMIRM RQLIDIVDQL KNYVNDLVPE FLPAPEDVET NCEWSAFSCF QKAQLKSANT GNNERIINVS IKKLKRKPPS TNAGRRQKHR LTCPSCDSYE KKPPKEFLER FKSLLQKMIH QHLSSRTHGS EDS

Biological Activity

Fully biologically active when compared to standard. Measured by its ability to enhance IFN-gamma secretion in NK-92 human natural killer lymphoma cells. The ED50 for this effect is ≤ 2 ng/mL. The specific activity of recombinant human IL-21 > 5.0 × 105 U/mg.

Appearance

Sterile filtered white lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.0.

Stability & Storage

Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- A minimum of 12 months from date of receipt, when stored at ≤ -20 °C as supplied.
- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- 3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- Refer to lot-specific CoA for the Expiry Date.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Endotoxin

Less than 0.01 EU/µg of rHuIL-21 GMP as determined by LAL method.

Host Cell Protein

Less than 0.05% when tested by ELISA.

Host Cell DNA

Less than 20 ng/mg when tested by qPCR.

Reconstitution

Prior to opening, it is recommended to centrifuge the vial briefly to bring the contents down the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. If animal-origin-free condition is expected in your product, then sterile distilled water is recommended. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20 °C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.

Usage

This material is offered by Shanghai PrimeGene Bio-Tech for research, laboratory, or further evaluation purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

Quality Statement

The manufacturing and testing of these products comply with ICH Q7 guidelines.

Sterility

Negative

Mycoplasma

Negative

In Vitro Virus Assay

Negative

Standard

5μg, 100μg

Background

Human IL-21 is encoded by IL21 gene located on Chr. 4. It is a pleiotropic cytokine produced by CD4+ T cells in response to antigenic stimulation and can regulating immune system cells, for instance cytotoxin T cells and natural killer cells. Additionally, it can induce target cells division or proliferation. IL-21 elicits its effect through binding to IL-21R, which also contains the gamma chain found in other cytokine receptors such as IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9 and IL-15. IL-21/IL-21R interaction triggers a cascade of events which includes activation of the tyrosine kinases JAK1 and JAK3, followed by activation of the transcription factors STAT1 and STAT3. IL-21 shows having much relation with clinical illnesses, including cancer immunotherapy, viral infections and allergies.