Description
IL-1 is a name that designates two pleiotropic cytokines, IL-1 alpha (IL-1F1) and IL-1 beta (IL-1F2), which are the products of distinct genes. IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta are structurally related polypeptides that share approximately 27% amino acid (aa) identity in equine. Both proteins are produced by a wide variety of cells in response to inflammatory agents, infections, or microbial endotoxins. While IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta are regulated independently, they bind to the same receptor and exert identical biological effects. IL-1 RI binds directly to IL-1 alpha or IL-1 beta and then associates with IL-1R accessory protein (IL-1 R3/IL-1 R AcP) to form a high-affinity receptor complex that is competent for signal transduction. IL-1RII has high affinity for IL-1 beta but functions as a decoy receptor and negative regulator of IL-1 beta activity. IL-1ra functions as a competitive antagonist by preventing IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta from interacting with IL-1 RI. The equine IL-1 beta cDNA encodes a 268 aa precursor. A 115 aa propeptide is cleaved intracellularly by the cysteine protease IL-1 beta -converting enzyme (Caspase-1/ICE) to generate the active cytokine. An alternatively spliced form of equine IL-1 beta has a deletion which encompasses the Caspase-1 cleavage site and potentially results in a membrane-associated form. The 17 kDa mature equine IL-1 beta shares 65%-75% aa sequence identity with canine, cotton rat, feline, human, mouse, porcine, rat, and rhesus IL-1 beta.
Product Properties
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Synonyms |
IL-1 beta |
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Accession |
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GeneID |
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Source |
E.coli-derived Equine IL-1β, Ala116-Ala268. |
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Molecular Weight |
Approximately 17.3 kDa. |
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AA Sequence |
AAMHSVNCRL RDIYHKSLVL SGACELQAVH LNGENTNQQV VFCMSFVQGE EETDKIPVAL GLKEKNLYLS CGMKDGKPTL QLETVDPNTY PKRKMEKRFV FNKMEIKGNV EFESAMYPNW YISTSQAEKS PVFLGNTRGG RDITDFIMEI TSA |
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Tag |
None |
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Physical Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
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Purity |
> 95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
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Biological Activity |
The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine D10S cells is less than 20 pg/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0 × 107 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. |
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Endotoxin |
< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
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Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in 1 × PBS, pH 7.4, 0.1 % Tween-80. |
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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°C. 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!