Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by inducing IL-6 secretion of murine NIH/3T3 cells is less than 20ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >5.0×104IU/mg.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH7.4.
Endotoxin
Less than 1EU/μg of rHuIL-17F as determined by LAL method.
Reconstitution
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in 6mM HCl to a concentration of 0.1mg/ml. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤-20℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
Category
Cytokine
Background
Human Interleukin-17F (IL-17F) is encoded by the IL17F gene located on the chromosome 6 and belongs to the IL-17 family which contains IL-17A, IL-17B, IL-17C, IL-17D, IL-17E and IL-17F. IL-17F that shares 50% homologous of crystal structure to IL-17A and is expressed by activated T cells, has the functions of stimulating production of other cytokines (such as IL-6, IL-8 and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) and proliferation of PBMC and T-cell, regulating cartilage matrix turnover, and inhibiting angiogenesis.