IL-1 consists of two distinct forms, IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta which perform the same functions but are distinct proteins. IL-1alpha is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in various immune responses, inflammatory processes, and hematopoiesis. This cytokine is also temporarily upregulated during bone formation and the menstrual cycle and can be induced in response to nervous system stimulation. Recombinant protein correponding to aa113-271 from human IL-1a,, fused to His-Tag, expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~22.4kD (197aa) Amino Acid Sequence: SA PFSFLSNVKY NFMRIIKYEF ILNDALNQSI IRANDQYLTA AALHNLDEAV KFDMGAYKSS KDDAKITVIL RISKTQLYVT AQDEDQPVLL KEMPEIPKTI TGSETNLLFF WETHGTKNYF TSVAHPNLFI ATKQDYWVCL AGGPPSITDF QILENQA Storage And Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt 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.