Interleukin-17A, active (IL17A), Recombinant, Human

Induces stromal cells to produce proinflammatory and hematopoietic cytokines. Enhances the surface expression of ICAM1/intracellular adhesion molecule 1 in fibroblasts. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by inducing IL-6 secretion of murine NIH/3T3 cells is less than 7.5ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ? 1.3x10e5 IU/mg. Sequence: GITIPRNPGC PNSEDKNFPR TVMVNLNIHN RNTNTNPKRS SDYYNRSTSP WNLHRNEDPE RYPSVIWEAK CRHLGCINAD GNVDYHMNSV PIQQEILVLR REPPHCPNSF RLEKILVSVG CTCVTPIVHH VA, Molecular Weight: 31.0kD, PubMed ID: 8676080, 7499828, 14574404, 15489334, 15340161, 19835883, Gene Name: IL17A,CTLA8,IL17, Swiss Prot: Q16552, Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.