Interleukin-2 (IL-2), also known as T cell growth factor (TCGF), is an immunoregulatory lymphokine produced by T-cells in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation. IL-2/IL-2R signaling is required for T-cell proliferation and other fundamental functions which are essential for the immune response. IL-2 stimulates growth and differentiation of B-cells, NK cells, lymphokine activated killer cells, monocytes, macrophages and oligodendrocytes. Recombinant mouse IL-2 protein was expressed in E. coli and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques. AA Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MAPTSSSTSS STAEAQQQQQ QQQQQQQHLE QLLMDLQELL SRMENYRNLK LPRMLTFKFY LPKQATELKD LQCLEDELGP LRHVLDLTQS KSFQLEDAEN FISNIRVTVV KLKGSDNTFE CQFDDESATV VDFLRRWIAF CQSVISTSPQ Molecular Weight: 19.5kD (170 aa) Storage and Stability: For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for at least 6 months 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.
