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Recombinant Human Interleukin-12 subunit alpha (IL12A)
SPP-02680
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Target Information | |
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Species | Homo sapiens |
Target Name | IL-12 |
UniProt No. | P29459 |
Subcellular Location | Secreted |
Gene Abbr. | IL12A |
Full Name | interleukin 12A |
Alias | CLMF, IL-12A, NFSK, NKSF1, P35 |
Introduction | Interleukin 12, also known as Natural Killer Cell Stimulatory Factor (NKSF) or Cytotoxic Lymphocyte Maturation Factor (CLMF), is a heterodimeric pleiotropic cytokine made up of a 40 kDa (p40) subunit and a 35 kDa (p35) subunit. IL‑12 is produced by macrophages and B lymphocytes and has been shown to have multiple effects on T cells and Natural Killer (NK) cells. Some of these IL‑12 activities include the induction of IFN‑ gamma and TNF in resting and activated T and NK cells; the enhancement of cytotoxic activity of resting NK and T cells, the stimulation of resting T cell proliferation in the presence of a comitogen; and the enhancement of NK cell proliferation. IL‑12 is a key mediator of cellular-immunity and induces the differentiation of Th1 cells from precursor T helper cells. Based on its activities, it has been suggested that IL‑12 may have therapeutic potential as a vaccine adjuvant that promotes cellular-immunity and as an anti-tumor and anti-viral agent. Human and mouse IL‑12 share 70% and 60% amino acid sequence identity in their p40 and p35 subunits, respectively. |
Product Details | |
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Product Type | Recombinant Protein |
Storage & Handling | |
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Storage Temp. | Store at -20 °C upon receipt unless otherwise instructed. |
Handling | Aliquoting is necessary for mutiple use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
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