IL-21R Protein (His Tag) (recombinant mouse)

Protein Construction: Recombinant Mouse Interleukin-21 Receptor is produced by our Mammalian expression system and the target gene encoding Cys20-Pro236 is expressed with a 6His tag at the C-terminus. Sequence: Cys20-Pro236. Fusion tag: C-His Endotoxin: < 1.0 EU per µg as determined by the LAL method. Apparent Molecular Mass: 34-38 kDa. Protein function: Interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R) is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein within the class I cytokine receptor family, type 4 subfamily. IL-21R is expressed mainly on B cells, NK cells, and activated T cells, but is also found on dendritic cells, alternatively activated macrophages, intestinal lamina propria fibroblasts and epithelial cells, and keratinocytes. Both IL-21 and IL-4 are necessary for efficient B cell IgG1 production and normal germinal center architecture. B cell IL-21 R engagement induces Blimp-1(which mediates plasma cell differentiation), and is important for memory responses. IL-21R engagement on mouse NK cells enhances their cytotoxic activity and IFN-gamma production. IL-21R engagement on CD8+ T cells aids control of viral infection and tumor growth? IL-21R is also necessary for sufficient numbers of regulatory T cells to combat chronic inflammation. IL-21R expression is often up-regulated in allergic skin inflammation, systemic lupus erythematosus and diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Protein function: This is a receptor for interleukin-21. [The UniProt Consortium]