Catalogue number
CYT-048
Synonyms
Interleukin-30, IL-30, IL-27/p28, p28, Interleukin-27, Interleukin-27/p28, IL-27, Interleukin-27 subunit alpha, IL-27 subunit alpha, IL27-A, Il27, Il27a, IL-27p28.
Introduction
Interleukin-27 protein is related to IL-12A & is one of the subunits of a heterodimeric cytokine complex. IL-27 interacts with EBV induced gene 3 also called EBI3, and forms a complex that drives rapid expansion of CD4 (+) T cells. IL-27 complex is synergizes with IL-12 in order to trigger the cytokine production of IFN-Gamma of CD4 (+) T cells. The biological effect of IL-27 is mediated by class-I cytokine receptor (WSX1/TCRR). The pro-inflammatory activity of IL-27 is mediated through the growing expression of key molecules involved in the MHC class-I & MHC class-II pathways. Both MHC class-I and MHC-class-II expression are increased in endothelial cells after Interleukin-27 stimulation which suggests that it may play an important role in conferring the immune function on vascular endothelium IL-27p28 subunit can be induced by IFN-beta and during LPS-induced maturation of dendritic cells in type-I IFN-dependent manner through IFN regulatory factor-1 activation. Interleukin-27 regulates Interleukin-12 responsiveness of CD4+ T cells through Stat1-dependent and -independent mechanisms. IL-17 & IL-23 play an important IL-17 role in inflammation. Interleukin-27 possesses potent anti-angiogenic activity that plays an important role in its antitumor and antimetastatic activities. EBV induced gene 3 plays a role, independently from IL-27, in regulating anti-viral or anti-tumoral immune responses. Interleukin-27 is a potent inhibitor of HIV-1 replication in macrophages, CD4+ T cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Interleukin-27 triggers STAT activation and gene transcription.
Description
IL-27 Human Recombinant produced in HEK cells is a glycosylated non-covalently heterodimer that consists of 2 chains, IL27A (IL27p28) having a Mw of 25kDa and IL27B (EBI3) having a Mw of 30kDa. Each chain migrates separately on SDS-PAGE.
The IL-27 protein is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques
Source
HEK.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
The IL-27 was lyophilized from 1mg/ml in 1xPBS.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized IL-27 in sterile PBS containing 0.1% endotoxin-free recombinant HSA.
Stability
Lyophilized IL-27 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution IL27 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 90% as obsereved by SDS-PAGE.
Biological Activity
The specific activity was determined by the dose dependent inhibition of HIV replication in human CD4+ T cells and in human monocyte-derived macrophages and is typically 4-12ng/ml.
Amino acid sequence
IL-27A (215aa):
FPRPPGRPQL SLQELRREFT VSLHLARKLL AEVRGQAHRF AESHLPGVNL YLLPLGEQLP DVSLTFQAWR RLSDPERLCF ISTTLQPFHA LLGGLGTQGR WTNMERMQLW AMRLDLRDLQ RHLRFQVLAA GFNLPEEEEE EEEEEEEERK GLLPGALGSA LQGPAQVSWP QLLSTYRLLH SLELVLSRAV RELLLLSKAG HSVWPLGFPT LSPQP.
IL-27B (209aa):
RKGPPAALTL PRVQCRASRY PIAVDCSWTL PPAPNSTSPV SFIATYRLGM AARGHSWPCL QQTPTSTSCT ITDVQLFSMA PYVLNVTAVH PWGSSSSFVP FITEHIIKPD PPEGVRLSPL AERQLQVQWE PPGSWPFPEI FSLKYWIRYK RQGAARFHRV GPIEATSFIL RAVRPRARYY VQVAAQDLTD YGELSDWSLP ATATMSLGK.
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.
