IFN -u-1,-2, and -3 (also known as IL-29, IL-28A and IL-28B respectively) are distantly related to the IL-10 family and Interferons. All three IFN-lambdas uses a distinct receptor system composed of an IFN-uR1 subunit (also called CRF2-12) and IL-10R2 subunit (also called CRF2-14). Signaling through this receptor system induces antiviral defense similar but distinct than the type I Interferons. Recombinant human IFN-lamda 2 is a 19.6kD protein containing 174aa.
Source:
Recombinant protein corresponding to IFN lamda 2, expressed in E.coli.
Biological Activity:
Determined by its ability to activate STAT following receptor-ligand interaction.
Endotoxin:
<0.1ng/ug (1EU/ug)
AA Sequence:
PVARLHGALP DARGCHIAQF KSLSPQELQA FKRAKDALEE SLLLKDCRCH SRLFPRTWDL RQLQVRERPM ALEAELALTL KVLEATADTD PALVDVLDQP LHTLHHILSQ FRACIQPQPT AGPRTRGRLH HWLYRLQEAP KKESPGCLEA SVTFNLFRLL TRDLNCVASG DLCV
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.