Recombinant mouse IL-4 protein (Animal Free) (ab179488)
Key features and details
- Expression system: Escherichia coli
- Purity: > 95% SDS-PAGE
- Endotoxin level:
- Active: Yes
- Suitable for: Functional Studies, SDS-PAGE, HPLC
Preparation and Storage
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Alternative names
- B cell growth factor 1
- B cell IgG differentiation factor
- B Cell Stimulatory Factor 1
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Function
Participates in at least several B-cell activation processes as well as of other cell types. It is a costimulator of DNA-synthesis. It induces the expression of class II MHC molecules on resting B-cells. It enhances both secretion and cell surface expression of IgE and IgG1. It also regulates the expression of the low affinity Fc receptor for IgE (CD23) on both lymphocytes and monocytes. -
Involvement in disease
Genetic variations in IL4 may be a cause of susceptibility to ischemic stroke (ISCHSTR) [MIM:601367]; also known as cerebrovascular accident or cerebral infarction. A stroke is an acute neurologic event leading to death of neural tissue of the brain and resulting in loss of motor, sensory and/or cognitive function. Ischemic strokes, resulting from vascular occlusion, is considered to be a highly complex disease consisting of a group of heterogeneous disorders with multiple genetic and environmental risk factors. -
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the IL-4/IL-13 family. -
Cellular localization
Secreted. - Information by UniProt
