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NACRES:
NA.41
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
Form:
lyophilized
Assay:
≥97% (SDS-PAGE)
assay
≥97% (SDS-PAGE)
Quality Segment
form
lyophilized
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
impurities
≤1 EU/μg Endotoxin (EU/μg IL-6)
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−70°C
General description
Recombinant, mouse interleukin-6 expressed in E. coli. Stimulates the production of acute phase proteins by hepatocytes. Induces growth and differentiation of B cells, hepatocytes, keratinocytes, and nerve cells. Does not inhibit any significant activity on human cells.
Biochem/physiol Actions
ED₅₀ = 20-60 pg/ml as measured in a cell proliferation assay with a factor-dependent plasmacytoma cell line
Physical form
Lyophilized from sterile-filtered 50 mM NaOAc, 1 mM EDTA, 5% trehalose, 50 µg BSA/µg IL-6 pH 4.0.
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C or -70°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C or -70°C or for up to 1 month at 4°C. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles of solutions.
Reconstitute to a concentration of ≥10 µg/ml with sterile PBS containing at least 0.1% HSA or BSA.
Other Notes
Matsuda, T., et al. 1994. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.202, 637.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
Toxicity: Irritant (B)
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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