Merck, 407653-25UG, Interleukin-6 Receptor, Soluble, Human, Recombinant, S. frugiperda

General description
Recombinant, human soluble interleukin-6 receptor expressed in S. frugiperda insect cells. Soluble form of the IL-6 receptor that binds IL-6 and mediates IL-6 signaling through interaction with gp 130. Elevated serum levels of soluble IL-6 receptors have been shown to be associated with a number of pathological states, including multiple myelomas, adult T cell leukemia, interstitial lung infection, and HIV infection.
Biochem/physiol Actions
ED₅₀= ≥5 ng/ml as measured by its ability to enhance IL-6-induced growth inhibition of mouse M1 myeloid leukemic cells
Physical form
Lyophilized from sterile-filtered PBS, 50 µg BSA/µg IL-6 receptor.
Preparation Note
Reconstitute to a concentration ≥100 µg/ml with sterile PBS containing at least 0.1% HSA or BSA.
Other Notes
Schobitz, B., et al. 1995. FASEB J. 9, 659.
Yokoyama, A., et al. 1995. Clin. Exp. Immunol. 100, 325.
Suzuki, H., et al. 1993. Eur. J. Immunol. 23, 1078.
Lust, J.A., et al. 1992. Cytokine 4, 96.
Sugita, T., et al. 1990. J. Exp. Med. 171, 2001.
Yamasaki, K., et al. 1988. Science241, 825.
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Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)