Thermo Fisher Scientific Human IL-16 Recombinant Protein

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Control (Ctrl)

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Expression System

E. coli

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Concentration

0.1 mg/mL

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

Product Specific Information

Recombinant human IL-16 is a non-glycosylated protein containing130 amino acids.

Reconstitute using sterile water at 0.1 mg/mL and centrifuge prior to opening vial. Gently pipet solution down the sides of the vial. DO NOT VORTEX sample. Store reconstituted material at -20ºC and add 0.1% BSA for additional stability.

Target Information

The protein encoded by IL-16 is a pleiotropic cytokine that functions as a chemoattractant, a modulator of T cell activation, and an inhibitor of HIV replication. The signaling process of this cytokine is mediated by CD4. The product of IL-16 undergoes proteolytic processing, which is found to yield two functional proteins. The cytokine function is exclusively attributed to the secreted C-terminal peptide, while the N-terminal product may play a role in cell cycle control. Caspase 3 is reported to be involved in the proteolytic processing of this protein. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.