IL-16 (121aa) human
SIGMA/SRP3078 - recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture
Synonym: LCF (Lymphocyte Chemoattractant Factor)
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| ≥98% (SDS-PAGE) | |
| biological source | human |
| form | lyophilized |
| impurities | <0.1 EU/μg endotoxin, tested |
| mol wt | 12.4 kDa |
| packaging | pkg of 10 μg |
| recombinant | expressed in E. coli |
| shipped in | wet ice |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| UniProt accession no. | Q14005 ![]() |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | IL-16 is a CD8+ T cell-derived cytokine that induces chemotaxis of CD4+ T cells and CD4+ monocytes and eosinophils. Recombinant human IL-16 is a 12.4 kDa protein consisting of 121 amino acid residues. |
| General description: | IL-16 is a CD8+ T cell-derived cytokine that induces chemotaxis of CD4+ T cells and CD4+ monocytes and eosinophils. Analysis by gel filtration suggests that, under physiological conditions, hIL-16 exists predominantly as a noncovalently linked multimer, but that some IL-16 may exist as a monomer. However, only the multimeric form appears to possess chemotactic activity, suggesting that receptor cross-linking may be required for activity. IL-16 also induces expression of IL-2 receptor (IL-2R) and MHC class II molecules on CD4 + T cells. Human and murine IL-16 show significant cross-species reactivity. Recombinant human IL-16 is a 12.4 kDa protein consisting of 121 amino acid residues. |
| Other Notes: | SAASASAASD VSVESTAEAT VCTVTLEKMS AGLGFSLEGG KGSLHGDKPL TINRIFKGAA SEQSETVQPG DEILQLGGTA MQGLTRFEAW NIIKALPDGP VTIVIRRKSL QSKETTAAGD S |
| Physical form: | Lyophilized from 5 mM Sodium Phosphate, pH 5.5 + 0.5 mM DTT. |
| Preparation Note: | Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C. |
| Symbol | GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC); ≥98% (SDS-PAGE) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |


