IL-21 active protein

Mouse IL-21 Protein

Cat. Num. AAA9718718

• Gene Names: Il21; IL-21
• Purity: >97% as determined by SDS-PAGE
• Synonyms: IL-21; Mouse IL-21 Protein; Recombinant Mouse IL21 Protein (Interleukin-21) expressed in E. coli; Interleukin-21; IL21; IL-21 active protein

• Host: E Coli
• Purity/Purification: >97% as determined by SDS-PAGE
• Form/Format: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.5
• Sequence: Amino acid sequence derived from soluble form of mouse IL21 (Q9ES17) (Pro 25-Ser 146) was expressed, with an initial Met at the C-terminus.
• Sequence Length: 146

• Species: Mouse
• Protein Length: The recombinant mouse IL21 consists of 123 amino acids and has a calculated molecular mass of 14.3KDa. It migrates as a 15 kDa band in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
• Activity: Measured by its ability to induce Interferon gamma secretion by human natural killer lymphoma NK-92 cells. The ED50 for this effect is typically 4-20 ng/ml. The ED50 for this effect is typically 4-20 ng/ml.
• Usage Notes: Always centrifuge tubes before opening. It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Mouse IL21 protein in sterile ddH2O not less than 100ug/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
• Preparation and Storage: Item should be stored desiccated below -20 degree C. Upon reconstitution, the protein should be stored at 4 degree C between 2-7 days and for future use below -20 degree C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

SDS-Page

(Fig.SDS-PAGE analysis of Mouse IL-21 protein.)

Related Product Information for IL-21 active protein

IL21 belongs to the IL-15/IL-21 family. It is a cytokine with immunoregulatory activity. Cytokines are proteinaceous signaling compounds that are major mediators of the immune response. They control many different cellular functions including proliferation, differentiation and cell survival/apoptosis but are also involved in several pathophysiological processes including viral infections and autoimmune diseases. Cytokines are synthesized under various stimuli by a variety of cells of both the innate (monocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells) and adaptive (T- and B-cells) immune systems. IL21 is expressed in activated CD4-positive T-cells but not in CD8-positive T-cells, B-cells, or monocytes. It may promote the transition between innate and adaptive immunity. IL-21 has been tried as therapy for alleviating allergic responses. It can significantly decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines produced by T cells in addition to decreasing IgE levels in a mouse model for rhinitis (nasal passage inflammation)

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 11140821
• NCBI GeneID: 60505
• NCBI Accession #: NP_068554.1
• NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #: NP_068554.1
• UniProt Accession #: Q9ES17
• Molecular Weight: 14.3kDa
• NCBI Official Full Name: interleukin-21 isoform 2
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: interleukin 21
• NCBI Official Symbol: Il21
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: IL-21
• NCBI Protein Information: interleukin-21
• UniProt Protein Name: Interleukin-21
• UniProt Gene Name: Il21
• UniProt Synonym Gene Names: IL-21
• UniProt Entry Name: IL21_MOUSE

Uniprot Description

IL21: Cytokine with immunoregulatory activity. May promote the transition between innate and adaptive immunity. Induces the production of IgG(1) and IgG(3) in B-cells. May play a role in proliferation and maturation of natural killer (NK) cells in synergy with IL15. May regulate proliferation of mature B- and T-cells in response to activating stimuli. In synergy with IL15 and IL18 stimulates interferon gamma production in T-cells and NK cells. During T-cell mediated immune response may inhibit dendritic cells (DC) activation and maturation. Belongs to the IL-15/IL-21 family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Apoptosis; Cytokine; Secreted; Cell development/differentiation; Secreted, signal peptide

Cellular Component: extracellular space; extracellular region

Molecular Function: hematopoietin/interferon-class (D200-domain) cytokine receptor binding; interleukin-2 receptor binding; cytokine activity

Biological Process: positive regulation of interleukin-17 production; positive regulation of natural killer cell cytokine production; cell maturation; B cell apoptosis; positive regulation of natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity; positive regulation of interleukin-10 production; positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation of Stat3 protein; positive regulation of natural killer cell differentiation; positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation of Stat1 protein; positive regulation of cell proliferation; positive regulation of B cell proliferation; positive regulation of B cell differentiation; positive regulation of T cell proliferation; immune response; positive regulation of interferon-gamma biosynthetic process