• HEK293 expressed
  • Endotoxin-free
  • Animal-component free

HumanKine® recombinant human IL-6 protein- GMP grade

EC50

0.03-0.24 ng/mL

Specific Activity

minimally 3.00 x 107 IU/mg, typically 5.35 x 107 IU/mg

Species Reactivity

monkey,human

Purity

>95%

ISO 13485 certified HumanKine® human cell-expressed cytokines and growth factors

Cat no : HZ-1019-GMP

Synonyms

B cell stimulatory factor 2, BSF 2, BSF2, CDF, CTL differentiation factor, HGF, HSF, Hybridoma growth factor, IFN beta 2, IFNB2, IL 6, IL6, IL-6, Interferon beta 2, Interleukin 6



Technical Specifications

GeneID 3569
Species Human
Expression HEK293
EC50 0.03-0.24 ng/mL
Specific Activityminimally 3.00 x 107 IU/mg, typically 5.35 x 107 IU/mg
Purity >95%
Endotoxin<0.1 EU/µg
Accession NumberP05231
Molecular Mass 24 and 29 kDa reduced, 21 and 28 kDa non-reduced, monomer, glycosylated
Formulation 1x PBS, See Certificate of Analysis for details
Species Reactivity monkey,human

Stability and Reconstitution

Stability and StorageProduct FormTemperature ConditionsStorage Time
(From Date of Receipt)
Lyophilized-20°C to -80°CUntil Expiry Date
LyophilizedRoom Temperature2 weeks
Reconstituted as per CofA-20°C to -80°C6 months
Reconstituted as per CofA4°C1 week
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Reconstitution Briefly centrifuge the vial before opening. It is recommended to reconstitute the protein to 0.2 mg/mL in sterile 1x PBS pH 7.4 containing 0.1% endotoxin-free recombinant human serum albumin (HSA). Gently swirl or tap vial to mix.

GMP Quality Policies

HumanKine® GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) recombinant proteins are manufactured and validated in accordance with ISO 13485 quality management system and is compliant with GMP.
Our GMP recombinant proteins are animal component free (ACF), xeno free (XF) and tag free (TF). Read more about these policies here.

Background

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an interleukin that acts as both a pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine. IL-6 protein is secreted by a variety of cell types including T cells and macrophages. IL-6 plays an essential role in the final differentiation of B-cells into immunoglobulin-secreting cells. It induces myeloma and plasmacytoma growth and induces nerve cells differentiation acts on B-cells, T-cells, hepatocytes, hematopoietic progenitor cells and cells of the CNS. IL-6 is also considered a myokine, a cytokine produced from muscle, and is elevated in response to muscle contraction. IL-6 has been shown to interact with interleukin-6 receptor and glycoprotein 130. Additionally, IL-6 is involved in hematopoiesis, bone metabolism, and cancer progression, and has been defined an essential role in directing transition from innate to acquired immunity (PMID: 29736207; 29731693).

Synonyms

B cell stimulatory factor 2, BSF 2, BSF2, CDF, CTL differentiation factor, HGF, HSF, Hybridoma growth factor, IFN beta 2, IFNB2, IL 6, IL6, IL-6, Interferon beta 2, Interleukin 6