| Species | Human |
| Protein Construction | Expressed with an N-terminal Met. | IL-6 (Pro29-Met212)Accession # Q75MH2 |
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| Purity | > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE |
| Endotoxin Level | < 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method |
| Biological Activity | ED50 < 1.0 ng/ml, measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 106 U/mg. |
| Expression System | E. coli |
| Apparent Molecular Weight | ~20.9 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions. |
| Formulation | Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS. |
| Reconstitution | It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in ddH₂O up to 100 μg/ml. |
| Storage & Stability | Upon receiving, this product remains stable for 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for 1 week at 4°C or for 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |