Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) also known as IL1RN is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This protein inhibits the activities of interleukin 1; alpha (IL1A) and interleukin 1; beta (IL1B); and modulates a variety of interleukin 1 related immune and inflammatory responses. A polymorphism of this protein encoding gene is reported to be associated with increased risk of osteoporotic fractures and gastric cancer. IL-1RA/IL1RN may inhibit the activity of IL-1 by binding to its receptor and it has no IL-1 like activity. Genetic variation in IL-1RA/IL1RN is associated with susceptibility to microvascular complications of diabetes type 4 (MVCD4). These are pathological conditions that develop in numerous tissues and organs as a consequence of diabetes mellitus. They include diabetic retinopathy; diabetic nephropathy leading to end-stage renal disease; and diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic retinopathy remains the major cause of new-onset blindness among diabetic adults. It is characterized by vascular permeability and increased tissue ischemia and angiogenesis. Defects in IL-1RA/IL1RN are the cause of interleukin 1 receptor antagonist deficiency (DIRA) which is also known as deficiency of interleukin 1 receptor antagonist. Autoinflammatory diseases manifest inflammation without evidence of infection; high-titer autoantibodies; or autoreactive T-cells. DIRA is a rare; autosomal recessive; genetic autoinflammatory disease that results in sterile multifocal osteomyelitis; and pustulosis from birth.
A DNA sequence encoding the mature form of human IL1RA (NP_776214.1) (Arg 26-Glu 177) was fused with the Fc region of human IgG1 at the N-terminus.
Purity:
> 98 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Mol Mass:
43.8 kDa
AP Mol Mass:
45-55 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from sterile PBS; pH 7.2
Shipping:
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stability and Storage:
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.
