Recombinant Rat IL-4 Protein

IL-4 is a pleiotropic cytokine that regulates diverse T and B cell responses including cell proliferation, survival and gene expression. Produced by mast cells, T cells and bone marrow stromal cells, IL-4 regulates the differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into helper Th2 cells, characterized by their cytokine-secretion profile that includes secretion of IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-13, which favor a humoral immune response. Another dominant function of IL-4 is the regulation of immunoglobulin class switching to the IgG1 and IgE isotypes. Excessive IL-4 production by Th2 cells has been associated with elevated IgE production and allergy. Recombinant rat IL-4 is a 14.0 kDa globular protein containing 126 amino acid residues.

Size: 20ug
Source: E. Coli
Application: Cell Culture
Storage temperature: Store in -20°C for long term storage. After reconstitution, store in 4°C for short term usage within a few days. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Transport temperature: Shipped with wet ice

Supplier: Bosterbio