IL-1β: Rat Interleukin-1-beta
Description
BACKGROUND Interleukin-1beta (IL-1?) is a proinflammatory cytokine, produced in response to inflammatory agents by a variety of cells, including, monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells (DCs). IL-1? and IL-1? are two distinct and independently regulated gene products that comprise IL-1 and signal through the Type 1 IL-1 receptor (IL-1R1). Although IL-1? is cell associated and IL-1? is secreted, they have nearly identical biological activity in that they induce adhesion molecule expression on epithelial cells, control fever induction, and play a role in arthritis and septic shock. Signaling activated by the IL-1R1 promotes these activities through a MYD88 signaling pathway similar to those associated with Toll receptors. Recombinant rat IL-1? is a non-glycosylated protein, containing 152 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 17.3 kDa. Products are for research use only. They are not intended for human, animal, or diagnostic applications.
Details
RP-HPLC calibrated against a known standard.
Quantitation against a known standard via reducing and non-reducing SDS-PAGE gels.