Interleukin-12 (IL-12), also known as NKSF, TCMF, CLMF and TSF, is a heterodimeric cytokine composed of p35 and p40 subunits. It is produced by monocytes, macrophages, B cells and dendritic cells in response to bacterial lipopolysaccharides and intracellular pathogens. IL-12 signals through the IL-12 receptor complex, which is comprised of IL-12 Rbeta1 and IL-12 Rbeta2. IL-12 induces the proliferation and activation of hematopoietic stem cells, natural killer cells and T- cells. It is indispensible during the development of Th1 cells, leading to the production of IFN-gamma and IL-2.
Molecular Weight:
26-28kDa (p35) and 42-45 kDa (p40), observed by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Source:
CHO
Purity:
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE.
Form:
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
