IL-16 human
SIGMA/SRP3079 - Animal-component free, 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 |
| color | white to off-white |
| 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 (interleukin 16) is a pleiotropic proinflammatory cytokine that stimulates chemotactic and immunomodulatory responses of CD4+ (cluster of differentiation) lymphocytes, monocytes, and eosinophils, via signaling through CD4. It prevents HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) replication, and promotes the expression of IL-2R by human T-cells. Study in Chinese population show that polymorphisms in this gene are linked with susceptibility to knee osteoarthritis (OA). IL-16 plays a key role in the release of tumor-related inflammatory cytokines, and the rs4778889 variant in this gene is linked with increased risk of RCC (renal cell cancer) in Chinese population. Human and murine IL-16 show significant cross-species reactivity. Recombinant human IL-16 is a 12.4kDa protein consisting of 121 amino acid residues. |
| General description: | IL-16 (interleukin 16), or LCF (lymphocyte chemoattractant factor), was first functionally and biochemically characterized in 1982. IL-16 is produced as a precursor protein (pro-IL16), composed of 631 residues which undergoes cleavage by caspase-3 to produce and secrete a C-terminal biologically active peptide of 121 amino acids. This gene is localized to human chromosome 15q26.3. |
| Physical form: | Lyophilized from 5 mM Sodium Citrate, pH 5.5 + 0.5 mM DTT. |
| Reconstitution: | 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 stabilizer (example 5% Trehalose) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C. |
| Sequence: | SAASASAASD VSVESTAEAT VCTVTLEKMS AGLGFSLEGG KGSLHGDKPL TINRIFKGAA SEQSETVQPG DEILQLGGTA MQGLTRFEAW NIIKALPDGP VTIVIRRKSL QSKETTAAGD S |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| 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 |