Interleukin-7 (IL-7) is required for the development and survival of T cells and plays a critical role in modulating T-cell homeostasis.IL-7 is a limiting resource under normal conditions, but it accumulates during lymphopaenia, leading to increased T cell proliferation.Human IL-7 shares approximately 60-63% aa sequence identity with mouse, rat, canine and feline IL-7, and 72-76% with equine, bovine, ovine, porcine, feline and canine IL-7. IL-7 as an immunotherapy agent has been examinedin many human clinical trials for various malignancies and during HIV infection. Furthermore, IL-7 induces the arming of effector functions and enhances the sensitivity of MAIT cells. Product Properties Synonyms Interleukin-7,IL-7,LP-1, pre-B cell factor;IL7 Accession Q544C8 GeneID 16196 Source E.coli-derived mouse IL-7 protein, Glu26-Ile154 Molecular Weight Approximately 14.9 kDa AA Sequence ECHIKDKEGK AYESVLMISI DELDKMTGTD SNCPNNEPNF FRKHVCDDTK EAAFLNRAAR KLKQFLKMNI SEEFNVHLLT VSQGTQTLVN CTSKEEKNVK EQKKNDACFL KRLLREIKTC WNKILKGSI Tag None Physical Appearance Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Purity > 96% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. Biological Activity The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine 2E8 cells is less than 0.2 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0 × 106 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. Endotoxin < 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4, 2% trehalose. Reconstitution We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. Shipping and Storage The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20 ℃ for 1 year. 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. 3 months, -20 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Cautions Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation. For research use only.