Interleukin 4 (il4) Mouse Active Protein

IL-4 is produced by T cells, NK T cells, gamma delta cells, and mast cells (1). Target cells include B cells, T cells, and macrophages (1). IL-4 induces the polarization of naïve helper T cells into the TH2 phenotype (1,2). IL-4 also promotes B cell proliferation, antibody class switching and the production other TH2 cytokines including IL-5 and IL-9. IL-4 induced TH2 polarization is important in developing humoral immunity against extracellular pathogens (1) and is involved in the development of allergy and asthma (3). IL-4 binds to two distinct receptors, the Type I receptor and Type II receptor. Type I receptor is a heterodimer consisting of IL-4R chain and the common gamma chain, gc (4,5). Type II receptor, which is shared with IL-13, is a heterodimer of IL-4Ra and IL-13Ra1. Signaling initiated via Type I receptor results in the activation of Jak1/Stat6, Jak3 and the PI3K/Akt pathways (4). The Type II receptor activates the Jak1/Stat6 and the Tyk2/Stat3 pathways (4).

Small volumes of il4 active protein vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS650334 is an active protein targeting il4. Also known as Interleukin 4, Recombinant, Mouse (Interleukin-4, IL-4, IL4, B-cell Stimulatory Factor 1, BSF-1, Lymphocyte Stimulatory Factor 1). Reactive in Mouse. Host: Human 293 Cells.