Interleukin 11 (IL-11), a member of the IL-6 family of cytokines, exerts pleiotropic activities by stimulating hemopoiesis and thrombopoiesis, regulating macrophage differentiation, and conferring mucosal protection in the intestine. These effects are mediated by a multimeric complex comprising the ligand-binding IL-11R± and the ubiquitously expressed gp130R-subunit, which together, trigger intracellular signaling and engagement of Stat3. Mature human IL-11 shares 88%, 88%, and 96% aa sequence identity with mouse, rat and canine IL-11, respectively. IL-11 is a pleotropic cytokine produced by lung stromal cells in response to respiratory viruses, cytokines, and histamine. The functions of IL-11 are that it directly stimulates the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitor cells, and induces megakaryocyte maturation resulting in increased platelet production. Product Properties Synonyms Adipogenesis inhibitory factor, AGIF, IL-11, IL-11Oprelvekin, interleukin 11, interleukin-11, Oprelvekin Accession P20809 GeneID 3589 Source E.coli-derived Human IL-11, Pro22-Leu199, with an N-terminal Met. Molecular Weight Approximately 19.1 kDa. AA Sequence MPGPPPGPPR VSPDPRAELD STVLLTRSLL ADTRQLAAQL RDKFPADGDH NLDSLPTLAM SAGALGALQL PGVLTRLRAD LLSYLRHVQW LRRAGGSSLK TLEPELGTLQ ARLDRLLRRL QLLMSRLALP QPPPDPPAPP LAPPSSAWGG IRAAHAILGG LHLTLDWAVR GLLLLKTRL Tag None Physical Appearance Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Purity > 95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. Biological Activity The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine B9-11 cells is less than 1 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 106 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. Endotoxin < 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4. Reconstitution We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. Shipping and Storage The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ to -80℃ for 1 year. Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Cautions 1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. 2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation. 3. For research use only!
