Synonym(s): IL-2; hIL-2; Interleukin-2; T-cell growth factor
Physical form: Lyophilized, 0.2 μm filtered, no additives.
Analysis Note: The biological activity is measured by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of murine CTLL-2 cells.
Storage: −20°C
Biochem/physiol Actions: Interleukin-2 is an immunomodulatory factor produced by certain subsets of T lymphocytes. This lympho-¡kine promotes long term growth of acti-¡vated T cells and related cell types. Interleukin-2 plays a role in the activation and proliferation of NK cells, induces γ-inter-¡feron and B cell growth factor secretion,and modulates the expression of the IL-2 receptor.
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H5BrO2