Recombinant Human Interleukin-1
receptor antagonist (rHuIL-1RA)
Catalog Number: C22-101-01C
Source: Escherichia coli.
Molecular Weight: Approximately 17.0 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 153 amino acids.
Quantity: 20μg/100μg/1000μg
AA Sequence: MRPSGRKSSK MQAFRIWDVN QKTFYLRNNQ LVAGYLQGPN VNLEEKIDVVPIEPHALFLG
IHGGKMCLSC VKSGDETRLQ LEAVNITDLS ENRKQDKRFA FIRSDSGPTT SFESAACPGW
FLCTAMEADQ PVSLTNMPDE GVMVTKFYFQ EDE
Purity: >95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 determined by inhibiting IL-1α-
dependent proliferation of murine D10S cells is less than 0.5 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of> 2.0 × 106 IU/mg in the presence of 50pg/ml rHuIL-1α. Physical Appearance: Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
Endotoxin: Less than 1EU/μg of rHuIL-1RA as determined by LAL method.
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.
Storage: This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8°C, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage,
preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8°C. For
maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20°C to
-70°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Usage: This material is offered by Shanghai Corning Bio-Tech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.
Human Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) is a member of the IL-1 family. Endogenous IL-1ra is produced in numerous animal
disease models as well as in human autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. It binds to IL-1 receptors in competition
with IL-1, but does not elicit intracellular response from this binding. Its role in counteracting the proinflammatory effects of IL-
1 is being studied by numerous research groups. IL-4 and IL-13 have been shown to amplify the stimulatory effect of IL1-beta on
the production of soluble and intracellular forms of IL1-ra.The regulated expression of IL1ra in various cell types has been shown
to be influenced by cytokines. In synovial fibroblasts the synthesis of IL-1ra is markedly enhanced by IL-1 , TNF-alpha , or
PDGF.