Description
Key facts
Purity:>95% HPLC,
Endotoxin level:<0.005 EU/µg,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, FuncS, Mass Spec, HPLCSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Fully biologically active determined by its ability to inhibit IL-1 beta dependent proliferation of D10S cells. The ED50 ≤ 3.8 ug/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 2.6 x 103 units/mg.,
Accession:P14778,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Reconstitution:Reconstitute in PBS,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.4Constituents: 10.26% Trehalose, 0.727% Dibasic monohydrogen potassium phosphate, 0.248% Potassium phosphate monobasic
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-Ambient, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-Ambient
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The IL-1 Receptor I also known as IL-1R1 is a transmembrane protein with alternative names such as IL-1 receptor and IL-1 type I receptor. It acts as an important receptor for the pro-inflammatory cytokine Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family primarily IL-1α and IL-1β. IL-1R1 has a mass of approximately 80 kilodaltons and is expressed in a variety of cell types including endothelial cells epithelial cells and fibroblasts. It is also present on immune cells like monocytes and macrophages making it widespread in a vast range of tissues.
Biological function summary
IL-1R1 is a critical player in the initiation of immune responses serving as a component of the IL-1 signaling complex. When IL-1 binds to IL-1R1 it recruits the IL-1 receptor accessory protein (IL-1RAcP) to form a signaling complex that triggers downstream pathways. This interaction initiates a signaling cascade that activates nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) promoting the expression of inflammatory genes and mediating immune and inflammatory responses.
Pathways
IL-1R1 is central to the inflammatory response and immune signaling pathways. The IL-1 receptor complex facilitates the activation of NF-κB which plays a role in the body's response to stress cytokines and pathogens. The receptor acts in close relation with other proteins like IL-1RAcP and IRAKs (Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinases) in these pathways creating a robust immune signaling network that drives the inflammatory response.
IL-1R1 is closely associated with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Increased IL-1R1 expression and signaling contribute to chronic inflammation in these diseases. The interaction of IL-1β with IL-1R1 and subsequently with proteins like NF-κB leads to the persistence of inflammatory signals. Moreover targeting IL-1R1 and related proteins offers potential therapeutic strategies in mitigating the symptoms and progression of inflammatory disorders.
