Description
Interleukin-22 (IL-22), also known as IL-10-related T cell-derived inducible factor (IL-TIF), was initially identified as a gene induced by IL-9 in mouse T cells and mast cells. It belongs to the IL-10-related cytokine family that consists of six members (IL-10, IL-19, IL-20, IL-22, IL-24/MDA-7, and IL-26/AK155). These proteins share structural homology and some degree of amino acid sequence homology to IL-10. Receptors for these proteins are members of the class II cytokine receptor family. The rat IL-22 coding region corresponding to amino acids 48 - 179 was deduced from a rat genomic clone (Genbank accession numaber AC111483). The N-terminal portion was cloned from rat adipocyte first strands using degenerate forward primers based on the human and mouse IL-22 amino acid sequences in two independent PCR reactions. Rat IL-22 cDNA predicts a 179 amino acid (aa) residue precursor protein with a putative 33 aa signal peptide that is cleaved to generate a 147 aa mature protein, which shares approximately 92% and 79% aa sequence identity with mouse and human IL-22, respectively. IL-22 signals through a heterodimeric receptor complex composed of the IL-22R (CRF2-9) subunit and the ( chain of IL-10R (CRF2-4). In addition, IL-22 also binds to a secreted member of the class II cytokine receptor family called IL-22BP that acts as a natural IL-22 antagonist. IL-22 upregulates acute-phase reactants in the liver and hepatoma cells. In a rat hepatoma cell line, IL-22 has been shown to activate the Jak/STAT and MAPK signaling pathways.
Product Properties
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Synonyms |
Cytokine Zcyto 18, TIF |
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Accession |
Q198B4 |
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Unigene |
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Source |
E.coli-derived Rat IL-22，Leu27-Val172. |
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Molecular Weight |
Approximately 16.6 kDa. |
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AA Sequence |
LPINSQCKLE AANFQQPYIV NRTFMLAKEA SLADNNTDVR LIGEELFRGV KAKDQCYLMK QVLNFTLEDV LLPQSDRFQP YMQEVVPFLT KLSIHLSPCH ISGDDQNIQK NVRQLKETVQ KLGESGEIKA IGELDLLFMS LRNACV |
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Tag |
None |
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Physical Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
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Purity |
> 97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
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Biological Activity |
The ED50 as determined by inducing IL-10 secretion of human COLO 205 cells is less than 0.5 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2.0 × 106 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. |
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Endotoxin |
< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
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Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4. |
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Reconstitution |
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. |
Shipping and Storage
The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ to -80℃ for 1 year.
Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cautions
1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
3. For research use only!