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| Alternative Names | Interleukin-4;IL-4;B-Cell Stimulatory Factor 1;BSF-1;Binetrakin;Lymphocyte Stimulatory Factor 1;Pitrakinra;IL4 |
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Scientific Background
Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is a pleiotropic cytokine that regulates diverse T and B cell responses including cell proliferation, survival and gene expression. IL-4 is produced by mast cells, T cells, and bone marrow stromal cells. IL-4 regulates the differentiation of naive CD4 T cells into helper Th2 cells, characterized by their cytokine-secretion profile that includes secretion of IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-13, which favor a humoral immune response. Another dominant function of IL-4 is the regulation of immunoglobulin class switching to the IgG1 and IgE isotypes. Excessive IL-4 production by Th2 cells has been associated with elevated IgE production and allergic response.
Product Description
Mammalian (HEK293) Expression | Recombinant ProteinRecombinant IL-4 Human protein is produced in Mammalian (HEK293) expression system and supplied as lyophilized powder for stable long-term storage. Suitable for binding assays, SPR/BLI interaction studies, antibody development, ELISA development, and drug discovery applications.
Protein Specifications
| UniProt ID | P05112 |
|---|---|
| Expression System | Mammalian (HEK293) |
| Affinity Tag | C-Fc Tag |
| Molecular Weight | 41.9 kDa |
| Purity | Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
| Formulation | Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4. |
| Storage | Store at -20°C to -80°C for 12 months in lyophilized form. After reconstitution, if not intended for… |
| Delivery | In Stock |
Safety & Handling
Research use only
This protein was produced in Mammalian (HEK293). Mammalian expression enables human-like glycosylation, correct disulfide bond formation, and proper protein folding — all critical for proteins used in binding interaction studies (SPR/BLI) and antibody characterisation. For transmembrane proteins expressed as ectodomains or nanodisc preparations, the expression system directly affects binding conformation and assay performance.
The expressed amino acid region is specified in the protein specifications table. Cross-reference with the UniProt entry (P05112) to confirm the expressed region includes your domain of interest — receptor-binding domain, extracellular domain, or specific epitope — before ordering.
Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.. A gel image showing the protein band is provided with each lot on the Certificate of Analysis. This high-purity specification is suitable for SPR/BLI kinetics measurements, ELISA standard curve development, and antibody epitope binding studies.
Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for reconstitution instructions for your specific lot. Storage: Store at -20°C to -80°C for 12 months in lyophilized form. After reconstitution, if not intended for use within a month, aliquot and store at -80°C (A Prepare single-use working aliquots after reconstitution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Lyophilized protein is stable for 12 months at −80°C from the date of receipt.
Options listed in “availability content”; other statuses may take longer. Contact BioHippo to confirm current availability and place time-sensitive orders. For large-scale or bulk requirements, extended lead times may apply for custom production runs.
BioHippo offers flexible sourcing for qualified research institutions and partners.
- Alternative tag formats: Different Fc isotypes (hFc vs mFc), His-tag, or biotinylated variants may be available upon request.
- Biotinylated proteins: Site-specific biotinylation for SPR/BLI streptavidin-coated chip immobilisation.
- Nanodisc preparations: Full-length transmembrane protein in synthetic nanodisc format for soluble binding studies.
- Bulk quantities: mg-scale production for high-throughput screening.
- Custom species variants: Mouse, rat, or non-human primate orthologs may be available.
Contact BioHippo customer support for custom requirements.
