- Catalog number
- PA1701
- Size / count
- 100 µg/Vial
- Dry ice
- No
- Hazardous
- No
- Discontinued
- No
- Background
- IL-13, Interleukin 13, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL-13 gene. IL-13 is cytokine secreted by many cell types, but especially T helper type 2 (Th2) cells, that is an important mediator of allergic inflammation and disease. The IL-13 gene is mapped to 5q23-q31. IL-13 induces its effects through a multi-subunit receptor that includes the alpha chain of the IL-4 receptor (IL-4Ralpha) and at least one of two known IL-13-specific binding chains. IL-13 acts more prominently as a molecular bridge linking allergic inflammatory cells to the non-immune cells in contact with them, thereby altering physiological function.
- Synonyms
- Interleukin-13; IL-13; IL13; NC30
- Gene Name
- IL13
- Gene ID
- 3596
- UniProt
- P35225
- Host
- Rabbit
- Reactivity
- Human
- Cross Reactivity
- No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Immunogen
- A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human IL-13.
- Clonality
- Polyclonal
- Applications
- WB
- Field of Research
- Cytokines, Immunology, Innate Immunity, Interleukins
- Purification
- Immunogen affinity purified.
- Concentration
- Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 μg/ml.
- Form
- Lyophilized
- Reconstitution
- Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.
- Function
- Cytokine. Inhibits inflammatory cytokine production. Synergizes with IL2 in regulating interferon-gamma synthesis. May be critical in regulating inflammatory and immune responses.
- References & Citations
- 1. Blackburn, M. R., Lee, C. G., Young, H. W. J., Zhu, Z., Chunn, J. L., Kang, M. J., Banerjee, S. K., Elias, J. A.Adenosine mediates IL-13-induced inflammation and remodeling in the lung and interacts in an IL-13-adenosine amplification pathway. 2. Paul, W. E.Personal Communication.Bethesda, Md. 3/6/1993. 3. Punnonen, J., Aversa, G., Cocks, B. G., McKenzie, A. N. J., Menon, S., Zurawski, G., de Waal Malefyt, R., de Vries, J. E.Interleukin 13 induces interleukin 4-independent IgG4 and IgE synthesis and CD23 expression by human B cells.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 90: 3730-3734, 1993.
- Storage Conditions
- Store at -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Calculated Molecular Weight
- 15816 MW
- Observed Molecular Weight
- 58 kDa
- Specificity
- No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Gene Name Synonym
- Interleukin-13
- Subcellular Location
- Secreted.
- Sequence Similarities
- Belongs to the IL-4/IL-13 family.
- Protein Name
- Interleukin-13 (IL-13)
- Isotype
- Rabbit IgG
- Contents
- Each vial contains 5mg BSA, 0.9mg NaCl, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05mg Thimerosal, 0.05mg NaN3.
