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PHC0017
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Reconstitution: We recommend that the vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Lyophilized human IL-1 alpha should be reconstituted in deionized water to 0.1-1.0 mg/mL to regain full activity. These stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤-20°C. Further dilutions should be made in low endotoxin medium or buffered solution with heat inactivated FCS or tissue culture grade BSA. Storage: Lyophilized human IL-1 alpha should be stored at 2°C to 8°C, preferably desiccated. Store reconstituted human IL-1 alpha at ≤-20°C (not in a frost-free freezer). Keep freeze-thaw cycles to a minimum.
Target Information
IL-1 alpha (Interleukin-1 alpha) is a proinflammatory cytokine expressed by monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. IL-1 alpha is coded by the IL1A gene and signals through two receptors, IL-1RI and IL-1RII, both of which are shared with IL-1 beta. IL1A is located on the q arm on chromosome 2 at position 13. IL-1 alpha plays an important role in innate host defense by triggering the production of other proinflammatory cytokines in target cells and initiating acute-phase responses. IL-1 alpha activity can be moderated by IL-1 Receptor Antagonist (IL-1RA), a protein produced by many cell types that blocks receptor binding through competitive inhibition. IL-1 alpha is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in various immune responses, inflammatory processes, and hematopoiesis. Further, IL-1 alpha is produced by monocytes and macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed and released in response to cell injury and induces apoptosis. The IL1A gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. IL1 alpha regulates the activities of NF-kappaB and mitogen-activated protein kinases. IL-1 alpha can stimulate the expression of IL6 and cyclooxygenase-2 (PTGS2/COX-2), as well as enhance the production of nitric oxide (NO). High levels of IL-1 alpha are associated with several chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis.
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Protein Aliases: CTLA8; Hematopoietin-1; IL 1 a; IL 1α; IL-1 alpha; IL17; IL1α; ILN; Interleukin; interleukin 1, alpha; interleukin 17; Interleukin-1 alpha; Interleukin1 alpha; preinterleukin 1 alpha; pro-interleukin-1-alpha; RP23-160G19.8
Gene Aliases: IL-1A; IL1; IL1-ALPHA; IL1A; IL1F1
UniProt ID: (Human) P01583
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 3552
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