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Specifications
- Conjugation:Unconjugated
- Protein Function:Interleukins
- Protein/Peptide Type:Recombinant
- Source:CHO cells
- Species:Mouse
- Size:50 µg
- Storage Conditions:–20 °C
- Endotoxin Content:<0.06EU/µg
- Biological Activity:Shows the biological function of the IL-21 moiety and exerts a prolonged circulating half-life caused by the modified Fc domain.
- Gene ID:ABG36530.1
- Protein Synonyms:Interleukin-21
- Protein/Peptide Name:IL21
- Purity:98%
- Endotoxin Level:Low
- Formulation:Lyophilized from 0.2µm-filtered solution in PBS.
- Shipping Temperature:-20 °C, Blue Ice
- Cat. No.:102513-884
- Supplier no.:CHIMF12021C050
Specifications
About this item
Interleukin-21 (IL-21) is a key factor in the transition between innate and adaptive immune responses secreted by activated T cells. The IL-21 receptor (IL-21R) is expressed in lymphoid tissue, in particular by NK, B, T and dendritic cells, macrophages and endothelial cells. Recent evidence suggests that IL-21 plays a supportive role in the proliferation of T and B cells and influences the cytolytic activity of natural killer cells. IL-21 has been shown to up-regulate genes associated with innate immunity and to inhibit the differentiation of naïve T helper cells. IL-21 specifically inhibits IFN-gamma production from developing TH1 cells and is preferentially expressed by TH2 cells. Furthermore IL-21 has been identified as a growth and survival factor for human myeloma cells. IL-21/IL-21R interactions have a unique role in sequentially activating both innate and adaptive immune responses against poorly immunogenic tumors, leading to tumor rejection that is perforin dependent but IFN-gamma independent.