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Murine IL-31 is a T-cell derived cytokine that shares several structural and functional characteristics with IL-6, Oncostatin M, LIF, and Cardiotrophin-1. Recombinant murine IL-31 is a 15.8 kDa protein containing 141 amino acid residues.

General description

Murine IL-31 is a T-cell derived cytokine that shares several structural and functional characteristics with IL-6, Oncostatin M, LIF, and Cardiotrophin-1. It signals through a receptor complex comprised of GPL (GP130-like, IL-31RA) and OSMR (Oncostatin M receptor). GPL/OSMR signaling is a strong activator of STAT3 and STAT5, and can also activate STAT1, Jak1, and Jak2 signaling pathways. IL-31 regulated immune responses have been implicated in skin physiology and inflammatory skin diseases. Recombinant murine IL-31 is a 15.8 kDa protein containing 141 amino acid residues.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 20mM Sodium Phosphate, pH 7.5.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

Sequence

MTCSLSFGAP ISKEDLRTTI DLLKQESQDL YNNYSIKQAS GMSADESIQL PCFSLDREAL TNISVIIAHL EKVKVLSENT VDTSWVIRWL TNISCFNPLN LNISVPGNTD ESYDCKVFVL TVLKQFSNCM AELQAKDNTT C