IL-6R alpha is a subunit alpha of IL-6 receptors, also shared by other interleukin receptors. IL-6R alpha acts as IL-6 agonist and involves in JAK/STAT, MAPK, and Akt signaling pathway[1][2]. IL-6R alpha, Rhesus Macaque consists of 365 amino acids (M1-P365) and is produced in HEK293 cells with a C-Terminal His-tag.