Interleukin 6 receptor (IL-6R) also known as CD126 (Cluster of Differentiation 126) is a type I cytokine receptor. The low concentration of a soluble form of IL-6 receptor (sIL-6R) acts as an agonist of IL-6 activity. In the IL-6R/CD126/IL6R system, both a membrane-bound IL-6R and a sIL-6R protein are able to mediate IL-6 signals into the cells through the interaction of gp130. The resulting IL-6/sIL-6R protein complex is also capable of binding to gp130 and inducing intracellular signalling. Through this so-called 'trans-signalling' mechanism, IL-6 is able to stimulate cells that lack an endogenous mIL-6R. High levels of IL-6 and sIL-6R have been reported in several chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases as well as in cancer.Immune Checkpoint Immunotherapy Cancer Immunotherapy Targeted Therapy
Product Name:
Rat IL6RA/CD126 Recombinant Protein (RPES3176)
Product Code:
RPES3176
Size:
20µg
Species:
Rat
Expressed Host:
HEK293 Cells
Synonyms:
Il6ra,IL-6R
Accession:
NP_058716.2
Sequence:
Met1-Pro364
Fusion tag:
C-His
Activity:
Measured by its ability to bind human IL6 in functional ELISA.
Endotoxin:
<1.0 EU per µg protein as determined by the LAL method.
Protein Construction:
A DNA sequence encoding the rat Il6r (NP_058716.2) (Met1-Pro364) was expressed with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus.
Purity:
> 90 % as determined by SDS-PAGE
Mol Mass:
39.5 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4
Shipping:
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stability and Storage:
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.