Corning® Interleukin-2 (IL-2), Human Recombinant, 10-000 BRMP Units

Corning® Interleukin-2 (IL-2), human recombinant, 10,000 BRMP units, promotes long-term proliferation of activated T-cells. Also known as T-cell growth factor, Interleukin-2 (IL-2) plays a central role in cell-mediated immune response. 1/pack. These cytokines have been used to promote long-term proliferation in cell culture and to induce cell- mediated immune responses in a variety of cell types.

Formulation

Frozen in 55 mM sodium phosphate buffer, containing 53 mM sucrose and 0.4% HSA.

Preparation and Storage

Stable for at least three months at -70°C; = one month solubilized at -70°C.

Tip

Recommended concentration - 10 BRMP units/ mL of medium depending on cell type.

Quality

• Purity > 96% by SDS-PAGE
• Tested for ability to stimulate proliferation of the mouse T-cell line CTLL
• Filtered (0.2 µm membrane) and tested and found negative for bacteria, fungi and mycoplasma
• Tested for endotoxin (LAL assay)

Source

Recombinant, E. coli

Molecular Weight

15.5 kD

Storage

Shelf life: >= 3 months from date of shipment at -70°C or >= one month at -70°C