Human IL-8 (72 a.a.)

IL-8 (72 a.a.), human recombinant
A neutrophil chemotactic factor
Product Overview
Alternate Names / Synonyms: Human IL-8 (77 a.a.), IL-8 (77 a.a.), m-IL-8 (77 a.a.), rh-IL-8 (77 a.a.), recombinant human IL-8, IL-8,IL8, IL 8, m-IL-8, rh-IL-8, recombinant IL-8, IL, interluekin
Gene Symbol: IL8
Accession #: P10145
Gene ID: 3576
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Sterile filtered and lyophilized from a solution (1 mg/ml) containing 20 mM PBS, pH 7.4, and 50 mM NaCl.
Molecular Weight: 8.4 kDa
Purity by SDS-PAGE: ≥98%
Purity by HPLC: ≥98%
Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
Biological Activity: The ED₅₀ as determined by its chemotaxis of hCXCR2 transfected mouse BaF/3 cells is less than 0.5 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 2.0 x 10⁶ units/mg.
Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. The solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or –20°C for future use.
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Gel pack
Background Information: Human IL-8 is a 8.4 kDa protein containing 72 amino acid residues (8-79). IL-8 promotes neutrophil chemotaxis and degranulation. The 72 amino acid IL-8 is the predominant form secreted by monocytes and lymphocytes.
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans.