IL-12 beta Protein, Rat (HEK293, His)

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IL-12 beta Protein, also known as natural killer cell stimulatory factor 2, is a common subunit (p40) of IL-12 and IL-23. IL-12 is a inflammatory factor expressed by activated macrophages, and involves in Th1-type immune response against cancer. IL-12 beta Protein located outside the cell membrane, involves in singalling mediated by Jak-STAT.

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  • Species: Rat
  • Source: HEK293
  • Storage:
    Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.
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Biological Activity

Description

IL-12 beta Protein, also known as natural killer cell stimulatory factor 2, is a common subunit (p40) of IL-12 and IL-23. IL-12 is a inflammatory factor expressed by activated macrophages, and involves in Th1-type immune response against cancer[1]. IL-12 beta Protein located outside the cell membrane, involves in singalling mediated by Jak-STAT[3].

Background

IL-12 beta Protein, as known as IL12 p40 subunit or IL-12B, heterodimerizes with the IL-12 p35 subunit (IL-12A) to form IL-12 and with the IL23 p19 subunit to form IL-23, exerting different regulating functions[1].
IL-12 and IL23 belong to IL-12 family, are involved in proinflammatory responses and expressed by activated macrophages that serve as an essential inducer of Th1 cells development[2].
IL-12 signals via IL-12Rβ1 and IL-12Rβ2 mediated by p-STAT4, whereas IL-23 signals via IL-12Rβ1 and IL-23R mediated by p-STAT1 and p-STAT3[3].
The sequence of amino acids in IL-12 beta alpha proteins of rat is very different from human (69.04%), but shows high similarity with mouse (92.24%).
Interleukin 12 (IL-12) family have been known to be inflammatory factors, induce autoimmune inflammation and thus may be responsible for autoimmune inflammatory diseases and may be important for tumorigenesis[4].

In Vitro

IL-12/rAAV2 (encoding IL-12 in rat) (1.96 × 112 particles/mL, 3 μL; i.c.v.; 5 μL/min) efficiently induces long lasting expression of IL-12 in rats, and results the greater infiltration of activated microglia cells in the tumor associated improved immune reactions, leading the inhibited growth of implanted glioblastoma and the increased survival time of rats[5].

In Vivo

IL-12 level is reduced in white adipose tissue (WAT, involved in chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and atherosclerosis) compared with skeletal muscle (SM) in intense exercise training and weight loss rat[6].

Verified Bioactivity

Measured by its binding ability in a functional ELISA. Immobilized rat IL12B at 10 μg/mL (100 μl/well) can bind mouse IL12RB2 and the EC50 is 0.6-1.5 μg/mL.

Technical Parameters

  • Species Rat
  • Source HEK293
  • Tag C-His
  • Accession
  • Gene ID
  • Molecular Construction
    • N-term
    • IL-12β (M107-S419)
      Accession # E9PU71
    • His
    • C-term
  • Protein Length

    Full Length of Mature Protein

  • Synonyms

    IL12B; Interleukin-12 Subunit Beta; Prev. NKSF2; Interleukin 12, P40; IL-12B; IL12, Subunit P40; CLMF2; IL-12 Subunit P40; NKSF; CLMF P40; CLMF; Cytotoxic Lymphocyte Maturation Factor 2, P40; Interleukin 12B (Natural Killer Cell Stimulatory Factor 2, Cytotoxic Lymphocyte Maturation Factor 2, P40); Natural Killer Cell Stimulatory Factor-2; Natural Killer Cell Stimulatory Factor, 40 KD Subunit; Truncated Interleukin 12B; Cytotoxic Lymphocyte Maturation Factor 40 KDa Subunit; IMD29; NK Cell Stimulatory Factor Chain 2; IMD28; Interleukin 12B; Interleukin-12 Beta Chain

  • AA Sequence

    MWELEKDVYVVEVDWRPDAPGETVTLTCDSPEEDDITWTSDQRRGVIGSGKTLTITVREFLDAGQYTCHRGGETLSHSHLLLHKKENGIWSTEILKNFKNKTFLKCEAPNYSGRFTCSWLVHRNTDLKFNIKSSSSSPESRAVTCGAASLSAEKVTLNQRDYEKYSVACQEDVTCPTAEETLPIELVVEAQQQNKYENYSTSFFIRDIIKPDPPKNLQVKPLKNSQVEVSWEYPDSWSTPHSYFSLKFFVRIQRKKEKTKETEEECNQKGAFLVEKTSAEVQCKGANICVQAQDRYYNSSCSKWTCVPCRGRS

  • Predicted Molecular Mass

    37.2 kDa

  • Molecular Weight

    Approximately 47 kDa & 45 kDa, based on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, due to the glycosylation.

  • Purity

    ≥ 95%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Product Properties

Appearance

Lyophilized powder.

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4, 5% trehalose, 5% mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80.

Endotoxin Level

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

Reconstitution

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH2O.

Storage & Stability

Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

References

Calculators

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  • Specific Activity (Unit/mg)
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