Cytokine that contributes to the inflammatory response in vivo. Partial recombinant protein corresponding to aa34-179 from human Interleukin 22, expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~16.9kD Biological Activity: The ED50 as determined by its ability to induce IL-10 secretion in COLO 205 human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells is less than 1ng/ml. Amino Acid Sequence: APISSHCRLDKSNFQQPYITNRTFMLAKEASLADNNTDVRLIGEKLFHGVSMSERCYLMKQVLNFTLEEVLFPQSDRFQPYMQEVVPFLARLSNRLSTCHIEGDDLHIQRNVQKLKDTVKKLGESGEIKAIGELDLLFMSLRNACI Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. 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.