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.
- Species: Rat
- Source: HEK293
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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.
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
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Species Rat
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Source HEK293
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Tag C-His
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Accession
E9PU71 (M107-S419)
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Molecular Construction
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N-term
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IL-12β (M107-S419)
Accession # E9PU71 -
His
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C-term
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Protein Length
Full Length of Mature Protein
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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
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AA Sequence
MWELEKDVYVVEVDWRPDAPGETVTLTCDSPEEDDITWTSDQRRGVIGSGKTLTITVREFLDAGQYTCHRGGETLSHSHLLLHKKENGIWSTEILKNFKNKTFLKCEAPNYSGRFTCSWLVHRNTDLKFNIKSSSSSPESRAVTCGAASLSAEKVTLNQRDYEKYSVACQEDVTCPTAEETLPIELVVEAQQQNKYENYSTSFFIRDIIKPDPPKNLQVKPLKNSQVEVSWEYPDSWSTPHSYFSLKFFVRIQRKKEKTKETEEECNQKGAFLVEKTSAEVQCKGANICVQAQDRYYNSSCSKWTCVPCRGRS
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Predicted Molecular Mass
37.2 kDa
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Molecular Weight
Approximately 47 kDa & 45 kDa, based on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, due to the glycosylation.
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Purity
≥ 95%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Product Properties
Lyophilized powder.
Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4, 5% trehalose, 5% mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80.
<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.
It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH2O.
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.
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Documentation
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Data Sheet (266 KB)
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SDS (251 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Lu X. Impact of IL-12 in Cancer. Curr Cancer Drug Targets. 2017;17(8):682-697. [Content Brief]
[2]. Gunsten S, et al. IL-12 p80-dependent macrophage recruitment primes the host for increased survival following a lethal respiratory viral infection. Immunology. 2009 Apr;126(4):500-13. [Content Brief]
[3]. Gotthardt D, Trifinopoulos J, Sexl V, Putz EM. JAK/STAT Cytokine Signaling at the Crossroad of NK Cell Development and Maturation. Front Immunol. 2019 Nov 12;10:2590. [Content Brief]
[4]. Tait Wojno ED, Hunter CA, Stumhofer JS. The Immunobiology of the Interleukin-12 Family: Room for Discovery. Immunity. 2019 Apr 16;50(4):851-870. [Content Brief]
[5]. Chiu TL, et al. The treatment of glioblastoma multiforme through activation of microglia and TRAIL induced by rAAV2-mediated IL-12 in a syngeneic rat model. J Biomed Sci. 2012 Apr 22;19(1):45. [Content Brief]
[6]. Gomez-Merino D, et al. Effects of chronic exercise on cytokine production in white adipose tissue and skeletal muscle of rats. Cytokine. 2007 Oct;40(1):23-9. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)