Description

IL-6 (Interleukin-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine secreted by various cell types, including T cells, B cells, macrophages, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells. It plays a critical role in immune regulation, inflammatory responses, hematopoiesis, metabolism, and tissue repair. Signaling is mediated through a complex composed of gp130 and the IL-6 receptor (IL-6R), activating pathways such as JAK/STAT, MAPK, and PI3K. In immune cell cultures—including T cells, B cells, and macrophages—IL-6 promotes Th17 cell differentiation (associated with autoimmunity), suppresses regulatory T cell (Treg) function, and stimulates B cell differentiation into plasma cells, thereby enhancing antibody production. In hematopoietic stem cell cultures, IL-6 acts synergistically with other cytokines (e.g., IL-3 and SCF) to promote the proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic progenitors, particularly along the megakaryocyte and granulocyte lineages.

Specifications

Product Details
Cat. No.	Y02321P
Purity	≥95%, by SDS-PAGE (under reducing (R) & Non-reducing conditions, visualized by Coomassie staining).
Endotoxin	≤10 EU/mg by the LAL method.
Bioactivity	Measured in a cell proliferation assay using M-NFS-60 cells. The ED50 for this effect is ≤0.1 ng/mL.
Accession	P26893
Alternative Names	Interleukin-6; IL-6; B-Cell Stimulatory Factor 2; BSF-2; CTL Differentiation Factor; CDF; Hybridoma Growth Factor; Interferon Beta-2; IFN-Beta-2; IL6; IFNB2
Species	Porcine
Expression System	E. coli
Mol. Weight	21 kDa
Expression Region	Glu30-Met212
Tag Info	Tag free
Form	Lyophilized
Buffer	Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution containing PBS, 5% Mannitoland 0.01% Tween 80, pH7.4.
Size	50μg/1mg
Lead Time	Products are in stock, but custom products may require further consultation.
Reconstitution	It is recommended to redissolve in sterile deionized water.
Shipping	The product is shipped with blue ice.
Storage & Stability	36 months at 2°C to 8°C in lyophilized state;6 months at -20°C to -80°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution;7-10 days at 2°C to 8°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution;Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Features

✔ High Purity: This product undergoes stringent purification processes, achieving a purity level of over 95%,ensuring the reliability and reproducibility of experimental results.
✔ High Biological Activity: Verified through multiple activity assays, this product effectively induces the expectedbiological responses in target cells.
✔ Batch Consistency: Manufactured under strict production and quality control protocols to ensure highconsistency between batches.
✔ Animal-Free: Produced without the use of animal-derived components, meeting animal-free requirements.

Applications

Used for developing species-specific cell agriculture solutions and veterinary research applications.

Data Figures

Figure 1: Measured in a cell proliferation assay using M-NFS60 cells.

Instructions for Use

Dissolve the lyophilized powder in an appropriate sterile buffer in a sterile environment before use.
Prepare and dilute the solution according to experimental requirements to ensure accurate and reproducible results.
Do not mix with other similar products to avoid cross-reactivity and potential interference.

Cautions

• Research Use Only: This product is not suitable for clinical diagnostics or therapeutic applications.

• Preservation: Handle according to instructions to preserve its activity and stability.

• Support: Contact our technical support team if you encounter any issues or questions.

Documents

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Recombinant Porcine IL-6