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Questions? Please consult our answers to frequently asked questions at http://www.ebioscience.com/faq. DescriptionInterleukin-17A (IL-17A) is a CD4+ T cell-derived cytokine that promotes inflammatory responses in cell lines and is elevated in rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and transplant rejection. The cDNA encoding human IL-17A was isolated from a library of CD4+ T cells; the encoded protein exhibits 72 percent amino acid identity with HVS13 , an open reading frame from a T lymphotropic Herpesvirus saimiri, and 63 percent with mouse CTLA-8 (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte associated antigen-8). Human IL-17A exists as glycosylated 20-30 kD homodimers. High levels of IL-17A homodimer are produced by activated peripheral blood CD4+ T-cells. IL-17A enhances expression of the intracellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in human fibroblasts. Human IL-17A also stimulates epithelial, endothelial, or fibroblastic cells to secrete IL-6, IL-8, G-CSF, and PGE2. In the presence of human IL-17A, fibroblasts can sustain the proliferation of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitors and induce maturation into neutrophils. Mouse, rat, and human IL-17A can induce IL-6 secretion in mouse stromal cells, indicating that all homologs can recognize the mouse receptor. IL-17A binds to a receptor that binds also to HVS13 (viral IL-17) and to CTLA-8. Applications ReportedFor research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Recombinant human IL-17A is biologically active and can promote IL-6 production in vitro. The recombinant human IL-17A can be used as the standard for an IL-17A sandwich ELISA. Applications TestedThe recombinant human IL-17A has been tested as the standard in a human IL-17A sandwich ELISA and in bioassay for induction of IL-6 production by NHDF cells. The ED50 is 3.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 3.3 x 105 Units/mg. Related ProductsCat. 12-7178 Phycoerythrin (PE) anti-human IL-17A (Interleukin-17A, IL17A) (clone eBio64CAP17) Cat. 14-7178 Affinity Purified anti-human IL-17A (Interleukin-17A, IL17A) (clone eBio64CAP17) Cat. 13-7179 Biotin anti-human IL-17A (Interleukin-17A, IL17A) (clone eBio64DEC17) Cat. 88-7876 Human IL-17A (Interleukin-17A, IL17A) ELISPOT Ready-Set-Go! Cat. 88-7976 Human IL-17A (Interleukin-17A, IL17A) ELISA Ready-SET-Go! Kit (with Pre-Coated Plates) |
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