A helical bundle of 4 α-helices, IL2 is an immunoregulatory cytokine that is expressed by CD4+/CD8+ T cells, γδ T cells, B cells, eosinophils and dendritic cells. IL2 stimulates growth and differentiation of B-cells, NK cells, lymphokine-activated killer cells, monocytes, macrophages and oligodendrocytes. While Human IL2 shares 56% and 66% amino acid sequence identity with mouse and rat IL2, respectively, only human and mouse IL2 exhibit cross-species activity. Characteristically, IL2 exerts both autocrine and paracrine activity on T cells. In a regulatory role, IL2 is important for the development, survival, and function of regulatory T cells. It enhances Fas-mediated activation-induced cell death, and inhibits the development of inflammatory Th17 cells. Recombinant Human IL2 is expressed in human 293 cells as a monomeric glycoprotein with a molecular mass of 15 kDa.
Alternative Names
T-cell growth factor ; TCGF ; IL-2
Quantity
100 µg
Regulatory
RUO
Source
HEK293
Host
Human
Endotoxin Level
<1 EU/µg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method
Biological Activity Comment
The EC(50) as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of mouse CTLL-2 cells (mouse cytotoxic T cell line) was found to be ≤5 ng/mL.
Weight
15 kDa, monomer, glycosylated
Description
A quick spin of the vial followed by reconstitution in sterile 1xPBS containing 0.1% endotoxin-free recombinant human serum albumin (HSA).
Format
Lyophilized Powder1x PBS
Purity
>95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Storage
The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70°C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at 2° - 8°C for one month, or at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.