| 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. 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. In cultured monocytes upregulates expression of IL-1A, IL-1B and IL-6. In myeloid dendritic cells involved in cell maturation by upregulating surface expression of CD83, CD86 and HLA-DR. In monocyte-derived dendritic cells facilitates dendritic cell maturation and drives T cell proliferation. May play a role in proinflammatory effects in the lung. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:14734551, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21881584, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21965679, ECO:0000269|PubMed:24829417}. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The specific activity determined by its ability in a functional ELISA. Immobilized rHuIL-36alpha at 1 ug/mL can bind recombinant human IL-1 Rrp2 Fc Chimera with a range of 0.15-5 ug/mL. Sequence: MEKALKIDTP QQGSIQDINH RVWVLQDQTL IAVPRKDRMS PVTIALISCR HVETLEKDRG NPIYLGLNGL NLCLMCAKVG DQPTLQLKEK DIMDLYNQPE PVKSFLFYHS QSGRNSTFES VAFPGWFIAV SSEGGCPLIL TQELGKANTT DFGLTMLF Molecular Weight: 17.7kD PubMed ID: 10625660, 11991722, 14702039, 15815621, 15489334, 11466363, 14734551, 16777052, 21965679, 21881584, 24829417 Gene Name: IL36A,FIL1E,IL1E,IL1F6 Swiss Prot: Q9UHA7 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. |
