BCGF, BCDF, B-cell Stimulating Factor (BSF-1)

Measure by its ability to induce TF-1 cells proliferation.
The ED50 for this effect is <0.2 ng/mL.
The specific activity of recombinant human IL-4 is approximately >2.8 x 107 IU/mg.

The interleukin 4 (IL4, IL-4) is a cytokine that induces differentiation of naive helper T cells (Th0 cells) to Th2 cells. Upon activation by IL-4, Th2 cells subsequently produce additional IL-4 in a positive feedback loop. The cell that initially produces IL-4, thus inducing Th2 differentiation, has not been identified, but recent studies suggest that basophils may be the effector cell. It is closely related and has functions similar to Interleukin 13.

P05112.1

3565

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His-tag at the C-terminus

Human

Human

Escherichia coli

E. coli

>98% as determined by SDS-PAGE. Ni-NTA chromatography

<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.

15.9 kDa

The protein was lyophilized from a solution containing 1X PBS, pH 8.0.

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile H2O to a concentration not less than 100 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution for at least 20 min to ensure sufficient re-dissolved.

Blue Ice

Lyophilized protein should be stored at -20°C for 1 year.
Upon reconstitution, store at 2°C to 8°C for up to 1 week. Further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein or stabilizer (e.g. 0.1%
BSA, 10%FBS, 5%HSA or 5% trehalose solution), protein aliquots should be stored at -20°C or -80°C for 3-6 months.

Cytokines

Cell culture, Elisa