| Cytokine that binds to and signals through the IL1RL2/IL-36R receptor which in turn activates NF-kappa-B and MAPK signaling pathways in target cells linked to a pro-inflammatory response. Part of the IL-36 signaling system that is thought to be present in epithelial barriers and to take part in local inflammatory response, similar to the IL-1 system with which it shares the coreceptor IL1RAP. Stimulates production of interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 in synovial fibrobasts, articular chondrocytes and mature adipocytes. Induces expression of a number of antimicrobial peptides including beta-defensins 4 and 10e3 as well as a number of matrix metalloproteases. Seems to be involved in skin inflammatory response by acting on keratinocytes, dendritic cells and indirectly on T cells to drive tissue infiltration, cell maturation and cell proliferation. In cultured keratinocytes induces the expression of macrophage, T cell, and neutrophil chemokines, such as CCL3, CCL4, CCL5, CCL2, CCL17, CCL22, CL20, CCL5, CCL2, CCL17, CCL22, CXCL8, CCL20 and CXCL1, and the production of proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha, IL-8 and IL-6. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16646978, ECO:0000269|PubMed:20300079, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21242515, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21881584, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21965679, ECO:0000269|PubMed:24829417}. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The specific activity is determined by its binding ability in a functional ELISA. Immobilized rHuIL-36beta at 1 ug/mL can bind recombinant human IL-1 Rrp2 Fc Chimera with a range of 0.15-5 ug/mL. Sequence: MNPQREAAPK SYAIRDSRQM VWVLSGNSLI AAPLSRSIKP VTLHLIACRD TEFSDKEKGN MVYLGIKGKD LCLFCAEIQG KPTLQLKEKN IMDLYVEKKA QKPFLFFHNK EGSTSVFQSV SYPGWFIATS TTSGQPIFLT KERGITNNTN FYLDSVE Molecular Weight: 17.7kDa PubMed ID: 10744718, 10625660, 11991722, 15815621, 15489334, 16646978, 20300079, 21965679, 21242515, 21881584, 24829417 Gene Name: IL36B,IL1F8,IL1H2 Swiss Prot: Q9NZH7 Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. |
