Description
Product Name: | Mouse IL-31 Recombinant Protein (N-His) |
Product Code: | RPES6700 |
Size: | 20µg |
Species: | Mouse |
Expression Host: | E.coli |
Synonyms: | C87042 |
Mol Mass: | 18.95 kDa |
Tag: | N-His |
Purity: | > 98 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
Endotoxin Level: | < 0.1 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method. |
Bio Activity: | Testing in progress |
Sequence: | MIFHTGTTKPTLVLLCCIGTWLATCSLSFGAPISKEDLRTTIDLLKQESQDLYNNYSIKQASGMSADESIQLPCFSLDREALTNISVIIAHLEKVKVLSENTVDTSWVIRWLTNISCFNPLNLNISVPGNTDESYDCKVFVLTVLKQFSNCMAELQAKDNTTC |
Accession: | Q6EAL8 |
Storage: | Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months. |
Shipping: | This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs. |
Formulation: | Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4 Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual. |
Reconstitution: | Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information. |
Background: | Human Interleukin 31 (IL-31) is a cytokine containing a four-helix bundle structure. It shares several structural and functional characteristics with IL-6, Oncostatin M, LIF, and Cardiotrophin-1. Human IL-31 cDNA encodes a 164 amino acid precursor that contains a 23 amino acid signal peptide and a 141 amino acid mature protein. Human and mouse IL-31 share 24% sequence identity in the mature region. IL-31 is mainly associated with activated T cells and is preferentially expressed by type 2 helper T cells (Th2). IL-31 signals via a heterodimeric receptor complex composed of a gp130 related molecule termed IL-31RA (also GPL and GLMR) and an Oncostatin M receptor (OSM Rβ). The IL-31 receptor is constitutively expressed by keratinocytes and upregulated by IFNγ on monocytes. GPL/OSMR signaling is a strong activator of STAT3 and STAT5, and can also activate STAT1, Jak1, and Jak2 signaling pathways. IL-31 regulated immune responses have been implicated in skin physiology and inflammatory skin diseases. Studies have shown that IL31 induces severe pruritis (itching) and dermatitis in transgenic mice. |