Catalogue number
CYT-602
Synonyms
Interleukin-28A, IL-28A, IFN-Lambda 2, IFN-Lambda 2, Cytokine ZCYTO20, IL28A, IFNL2, ZCYTO20.
Introduction
IL-28A is distantly related to type I IFNs and the IL-10 family. Expression of IL-28A is induced by viral infection which interacts with a heterodimeric class II cytokine receptor that consists of interleukin 10 receptor, beta (IL10RB) and interleukin 28 receptor, alpha. IL-28A exhibits common features with type I IFNs such as antiviral activity, antiproliferative activity and in vivo antitumour activity.
IL-28A acts similarly to IFNs, but is less effective generally and has activity in a more limited range of cell lines. IFN-ambda 1, IFN-lambda 2 and IFN-lambda 3 are closely positioned genes on human chromosome 19.
IL-28A induces ELR(-) CXC chemokine mRNA in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, in an IFN-gamma-independent manner.
IL-28A is able to generate tolerogenic DCs, an activity that could thwart IFN-beta functions. IL-28A produced in response to viral infection, activates both monocytes and macrophages producing a restricted panel of cytokines and therefore is an important factor in activating innate immune responses at the site of viral infection.
Description
IL-28A human recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 175 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 19.6 kDa.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution containing no additives.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized IL-28A in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Amino acid sequence
VPVAR LHGALPDARG CHIAQFKSLS PQELQAFKRAKDALEESLLL KDCRCHSRLF PRTWDLRQLQ VRERPMALEA ELALTLKVLE ATADTDPALV DVLDQPLHTL HHILSQFRAC IQPQPTAGPR TRGRLHHWLY RLQEAPKKES PGCLEASVTFNLFRLLTRDL NCVASGDLCV.
Stability
Lyophilized IFN-Lambda 2 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution IFN-Lambda 2 Recombinant should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 85% as determined by(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
