Recombinant Human IL-12/IL-23 p40

Recombinant Human IL-12/IL-23 p40

Product No.: I-395

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Alternate Names
Interleukin-12/IL-23 p40 Monomer, NKSF, TSF, Maturation Factor, Cytotoxic Lymphocyte Maturation Factor (CLMF), p35, CLMF2, IL-12B, NKSF2
Product Type
Recombinant Protein
Expression Host
sf Insect Cells
Species
Human

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Product Size
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Background

IL-12 plays a role in resistance against pathogens via the differentiation of naive T cells into Th1 cells. It stimulates the growth and function of T cells, blocks formation of new blood vessels, and contributes to antimycobacterial immune response. In addition, it promotes the production of IFN-γ and TNF-α and reduces IL-4 mediated suppression of IFN-γ. Consequently, this enhances the immunostimulatory and immunomodulatory effects of IFN-γ. In addition, there appears to be a link between IL-2 and the signal transduction of IL-12 in NK cells, which enhances the functional response of IL-12 via IFN-γ production and killing of target cells. Furthermore, IL-12 is thought to be associated with autoimmunity. IL-12 was shown to worsen the condition when administered to people already suffering from autoimmune diseases. Comparatively, inhibition of IL-12 (either through IL-12 gene knock-out in mice or treatment of mice with IL-12 mAbs) improved the disease.

Protein Details

Purity
>90% by SDS-PAGE and analyzed by silver stain.
Endotoxin Level
<1.0 EU/µg as determined by the LAL method
Biological Activity
The monomeric human IL-12 p40 monomer exhibits no IL-12 antagonist activity. rhIL-12 p40 is intended for use as a control for anti-human IL-12 p40 antibodies.
Protein Accession No.
Amino Acid Sequence
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N-terminal Sequence Analysis
Ile23
State of Matter
Lyophilized
Predicted Molecular Mass
The predicted molecular weight of Recombinant Human IL-12/IL-23 p40 is Mr 34.7 kDa. However, the actual molecular weight as observed by migration on SDS Page is Mr 40 kDa.
Predicted Molecular Mass
34.7
Formulation
This recombinant protein was 0.2 µm filtered and lyophilized from modified Dulbecco’s phosphate buffered saline (1X PBS) pH 7.2 – 7.4 containing 50 μg of bovine serum albumin per 1 μg of cytokine with no calcium, magnesium, or preservatives.
Storage and Stability
This lyophilized protein is stable for six to twelve months when stored desiccated at -20°C to -70°C. After aseptic reconstitution, this protein may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for one month or at -20°C to -70°C in a manual defrost freezer. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles. See Product Insert for exact lot specific storage instructions.
Country of Origin
USA
Shipping
Next Day Ambient

References & Citations

1. Kapsenberg, ML. et al. (1997) J. Immunol. 159: 28
2. Ritz, J. et al. (2001) Blood. 97(12):3860-6.
3. Barnes, PF. et al. (1994) J Clin Invest. 93(4):1733-9.
IMPORTANT Use lot specific datasheet for all technical information pertaining to this recombinant protein.
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Products are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.