Recombinant Human IL-4 GMP Protein, CF GMP
R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 204-GMP
Discontinued Product
204-GMP has been discontinued.
An alternative/replacement product is available:
BT-004-GMP. View all IL-4 products.
Key Product Details
Product Specifications
Source
E. coli-derived human IL-4 protein
His25-Ser153, with an N-terminal Met
Produced using non-animal reagents in an animal-free laboratory.
Manufactured and tested under cGMP guidelines.
His25-Ser153, with an N-terminal Met
Produced using non-animal reagents in an animal-free laboratory.
Manufactured and tested under cGMP guidelines.
Purity
>97%, by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions and visualized by silver stain.
Endotoxin Level
<0.10 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.
N-terminal Sequence Analysis
Met-His25-Lys-(Cys)-Asp-Ile-Thr-Leu-Gln-Glu
Predicted Molecular Mass
15.1 kDa
SDS-PAGE
14 kDa, reducing conditions
Activity
Measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 human erythroleukemic cells. Kitamura, T. et al. (1989) J. Cell Physiol. 140:323.
The ED50 for this effect is 0.05-0.2 ng/mL.
The specific activity of recombinant human IL-4 is >1.0 x 107 IU/mg, which is calibrated against the human IL-4 WHO International Standard (NIBSC code: 88/656).
The ED50 for this effect is 0.05-0.2 ng/mL.
The specific activity of recombinant human IL-4 is >1.0 x 107 IU/mg, which is calibrated against the human IL-4 WHO International Standard (NIBSC code: 88/656).
Host Cell Protein
< 0.5 ng per µg of protein when tested by ELISA.
Mycoplasma
Negative for Mycoplasma.
Scientific Data Images for Recombinant Human IL-4 GMP Protein, CF
Recombinant Human IL-4 GMP Protein Bioactivity
GMP-grade Recombinant Human IL‑4 (Catalog # 204‑GMP) stimulates proliferation of TF‑1 human erythroleukemic cells. The ED50 is 0.05‑0.2 ng/mL.
Equivalent Bioactivity of GMP and Animal-Free grades of Recombinant Human IL-4
Equivalent bioactivity of GMP (Catalog # 204-GMP) and Animal-Free (AFL204) grades of Recombinant Human IL-6 as measured in cell proliferation assay (orange and green respectively).
Recombinant Human IL-4 GMP Protein SDS-PAGE
1 μg/lane of GMP-grade Recombinant Human IL-4 (Catalog # 204-GMP) was resolved with SDS-PAGE under reducing (R) conditions and visualized by silver staining, showing a single band at 14 kDa.Formulation, Preparation and Storage
204-GMP
| Formulation | Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS. |
| Reconstitution | Reconstitute at 100-200 μg/mL in PBS. |
| Shipping | The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below. |
| Stability & Storage | Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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Background: IL-4
Interleukin-4 (IL-4), also known as B cell-stimulatory factor-1, is a monomeric, approximately 13 kDa‑18 kDa Th2 cytokine that shows pleiotropic effects during immune responses (1‑3). It is a glycosylated polypeptide that contains three intrachain disulfide bridges and adopts a bundled four alpha-helix structure (4). Human IL-4 is synthesized with a 24 aa signal sequence. Alternate splicing generates an isoform with a 16 aa internal deletion. Mature human IL-4 shares 55%, 39% and 43% aa sequence identity with bovine, mouse, and rat IL-4, respectively. Human, mouse, and rat IL-4 are species-specific in their activities (5‑7). IL-4 exerts its effects through two receptor complexes (8, 9). The type I receptor, which is expressed on hematopoietic cells, is a heterodimer of the ligand binding IL-4 R alpha and the common gamma chain (a shared subunit of the receptors for IL-2, -7, -9, -15, and ‑21). The type II receptor on nonhematopoietic cells consists of IL-4 R alpha and IL‑13 R alpha1. The type II receptor also transduces IL-13 mediated signals. IL-4 is primarily expressed by Th2-biased CD4+ T cells, mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils (1, 2). It promotes cell proliferation, survival, and immunoglobulin class switch to IgG4 and IgE in human B cells, acquisition of the Th2 phenotype by naïve CD4+ T cells, priming and chemotaxis of mast cells, eosinophils, and basophils, and the proliferation and activation of epithelial cells (10‑13). IL-4 plays a dominant role in the development of allergic inflammation and asthma (12, 14).
References
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Long Name
Interleukin 4
Alternate Names
BCDF, BCGF-1, BCGF1, BSF-1, BSF1, IL4, IL4E12
Entrez Gene IDs
Gene Symbol
IL4
UniProt
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Product Documents for Recombinant Human IL-4 GMP Protein, CF
Manufacturing Specifications
GMP ProteinsR&D Systems, a Bio-Techne Brand's GMP proteins are produced according to relevant sections of the following documents: USP Chapter 1043, Ancillary Materials for Cell, Gene and Tissue-Engineered Products and Eu. Ph. 5.2.12, Raw Materials of Biological Origin for the Production of Cell-based and Gene Therapy Medicinal Products.
R&D Systems' quality focus includes:
- Manufactured and tested under an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified quality system
- Documented processes and QA control of documentation and process changes
- Personnel training programs
- Raw material testing and vendor qualification/monitoring
- Fully validated equipment, processes and test methods
- Equipment calibration schedules using a computerized calibration program
- Facility maintenance, safety programs and pest control
- Material review process for variances
- Monitoring of stability over product shelf-life
- N-terminal amino acid analysis, SDS-PAGE analysis, and endotoxin level (as determined by LAL assay) performed on each bulk QC lot, not on individual bottlings of each QC lot
- Post-bottling lot-specific bioassay results (compliance with an established range) and results of microbial testing according to USP
- Host Cell Protein testing performed by ELISA
- Mycoplasma testing by ribosomal RNA hybridization assay
Production records and facilities are available for examination by appropriate personnel on-site at R&D Systems in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.
R&D Systems sells GMP grade products for preclinical or clinical ex vivo use. They are not for in vivo use. Please read the following End User Terms prior to using this product.
Animal-Free Manufacturing Conditions
Our dedicated controlled-access animal-free laboratories ensure that at no point in production are the products exposed to potential contamination by animal components or byproducts. Every stage of manufacturing is conducted in compliance with R&D Systems' stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Production and purification procedures use equipment and media that are confirmed animal-free.
Production
- All molecular biology procedures use animal-free media and dedicated labware.
- Dedicated fermentors are utilized in committed animal-free areas.
- Protein purification columns are animal-free.
- Bulk proteins are filtered using animal-free filters.
- Purified proteins are stored in animal-free containers in a dedicated cold storage room.
Quality Assurance
- Low Endotoxin Level.
- No impairment of biological activity.
- High quality product obtained under stringent conditions.
Product Specific Notices for Recombinant Human IL-4 GMP Protein, CF
Full terms and conditions of sale can be found online in the Protein Sciences Segment T&Cs at: Terms & Conditions.
For preclinical, or clinical ex vivo use
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