IL-1 receptor antagonist (IRAP) Active Protein | IRAP active protein
Human IL-1 receptor antagonist (IRAP)
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This protein inhibits the activities of interleukin 1, alpha (IL1A) and interleukin 1, beta (IL1B), and modulates a variety of interleukin 1 related immune and inflammatory responses. This gene and five other closely related cytokine genes form a gene cluster spanning approximately 400 kb on chromosome 2. A polymorphism of this gene is reported to be associated with increased risk of osteoporotic fractures and gastric cancer. Four alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
Function: Inhibits the activity of interleukin-1 by binding to receptor IL1R1 and preventing its association with the coreceptor IL1RAP for signaling. Has no interleukin-1 like activity. Binds functional interleukin-1 receptor IL1R1 with greater affinity than decoy receptor IL1R2; however, the physiological relevance of the latter association is unsure. Ref.17
Subcellular location: Isoform 1: Secreted. Isoform 2: Cytoplasm. Isoform 3: Cytoplasm. Isoform 4: Cytoplasm.
Tissue specificity: The intracellular form of IL1RN is predominantly expressed in epithelial cells.
Involvement in disease: Microvascular complications of diabetes 4 (MVCD4) [MIM:612628]: Pathological conditions that develop in numerous tissues and organs as a consequence of diabetes mellitus. They include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy leading to end-stage renal disease, and diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic retinopathy remains the major cause of new-onset blindness among diabetic adults. It is characterized by vascular permeability and increased tissue ischemia and angiogenesis.Note: Disease susceptibility is associated with variations affecting the gene represented in this entry.Interleukin 1 receptor antagonist deficiency (DIRA) [MIM:612852]: A rare autoinflammatory disease of skin and bone resulting in sterile multifocal osteomyelitis, periostitis, and pustulosis from birth. The term autoinflammatory disease describes a group of disorders characterized by attacks of seemingly unprovoked inflammation without significant levels of autoantibodies and autoreactive T-cells.Note: The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. Ref.21
Pharmaceutical use: Available under the name Kineret (Amgen). Used for the reduction in signs and symptoms and slowing the progression of structural damage in moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.
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Product Notes
The IRAP il1rn (Catalog #AAA691962) is an Active Protein produced from E Coli and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The Human IL-1 receptor antagonist (IRAP) reacts with Human and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. The amino acid sequence is listed below: MRPSGRKSSK MQAFRIWDVN QKTFYLRNNQ LVAGYLQGPN VNLEEK IDVV PIEPHALFLG IHGGKMCLSC VKSGDETRLQ LEAVNITDLS E NRKQDKRFA FIRSDSGPTT SFESAACPGW FLCTAMEADQ PVSLTNM PDE GVMVTKFYFQ EDE. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "IL-1 receptor antagonist (IRAP), Active Protein" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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