Merck, SRP3060-20UG, IFN-lambda 2 human

General description
IFN lambda-1,-2, and -3 (also known as IL-29, IL-28A and IL-28B respectively) are distantly related to the IL-10 family and Interferons. All three IFN-lambdas uses a distinct receptor system composed of an IFN-lambdaR1 subunit (also called CRF2-12) and IL-10R2 subunit (also called CRF2-14). Signaling through this receptor system induces antiviral defense similar but distinct than the type I Interferons. (Kotenko, SV. et al. Nat Immunology 2003 [1] p. 69-77). Recombinant human IFN-l2 is a 19.6 kDa protein containing 174 amino acid residues.
Biochem/physiol Actions
IFN lambda-1,-2, and -3 (also known as IL-29, IL-28A and IL-28B respectively) are distantly related to the IL-10 family and Interferons. All three IFN-lambdas uses a distinct receptor system composed of an IFN-lambdaR1 subunit (also called CRF2-12) and IL-10R2 subunit (also called CRF2-14). Signaling through this receptor system induces antiviral defense similar but distinct than the type I Interferons. (Kotenko, SV. et al. Nat Immunology 2003 [1] p. 69-77). Recombinant human IFN-l2 is a 19.6 kDa protein containing 174 amino acid residues.
Physical form
Lyophilized from 10 mM Acetic Acid.
Preparation Note
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.5-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.
Other Notes
PVARLHGALP DARGCHIAQF KSLSPQELQA FKRAKDALEE SLLLKDCRCH SRLFPRTWDL RQLQVRERPM ALEAELALTL KVLEATADTD PALVDVLDQP LHTLHHILSQ FRACIQPQPT AGPRTRGRLH HWLYRLQEAP KKESPGCLEA SVTFNLFRLL TRDLNCVASG DLCV