Recombinant Human IL-13 Protein

IL-13 is an immunoregulatory cytokine produced primarily by activated Th2 cells, and also by mast cells and NK cells.  Targeted deletion of IL-13 in mice resulted in impaired Th2 cell development and indicated an important role for IL-13 in the expulsion of gastrointestinal parasites.  IL-13 exerts anti-inflammatory effects on monocytes and macrophages and it inhibits the expression of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1&beta, TNF-&alpha, IL-6 and IL-8.  IL-13 has also been shown to enhance B cell proliferation and to induce isotype switching resulting in increased production of IgE.  Blocking of IL-13 activity inhibits the pathophysiology of asthma.  Human and murine IL-13 is cross-species reactive.  Recombinant human IL-13 is a 12.6 kDa protein consisting of 115 amino acid residues.

Size: 10ug
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