IL-2, also known as T cell growth factor (TCGF), is an immunoregulatory lymphokine produced by T-cells in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation. IL-2/IL-2R signaling is required for T-cell proliferation and other fundamental functions which are essential for the immune response. IL-2 stimulates growth and differentiation of B-cells, NK cells, lymphokine activated killer cells, monocytes, macrophages and oligodendrocytes. This recombinant human IL-2 is a 15.4kDa protein, containing 133 amino acid residues including one intra chain disulfide bond. Recombinant human IL-2 was overexpressed in E. coli and purified by conventional chromatography, after refolding of the isolated inclusion bodies in a renaturation buffer. Molecular Weight:~15.4kD (133aa) (MALDI-TOF)
Biological Activity:The ED50 is <1.5ng/ml, determined by cell proliferation assay using CTLL2 mouse cytotoxic T cells
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage, store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
