IL-6 is a crucial pleiotropic inflammatory cytokine. Increased IL-6 is seen in patients who are suffering from microbial infections and other similar inflammatory conditions. The serum level of IL-6 is usually associated with the severity of the inflammation.
IL-6’s pro-inflammatory function is controlled by a trans-signaling process that involves the gp130 receptor and soluble IL-6R (sIL-6R). TNF-alpha and IL-1beta trigger the production of sIL6R. Both these pro-inflammatory cytokines promote the proteolytic cleavage of IL-6R by stimulating ADAM17 and ADAM10.
sIL-6R is different from most other soluble receptors (for example, IL-18BP and IL-1RA) in that it does not inhibit IL-6. Rather, it forms a complex with gp130 and IL-6 to trigger IL-6 signaling.
Human IL-6R (cat#: 10398-H08H) enhanced the IL-6 activity on M1 mouse myeloid leukemia cells. The ED50 is typically 20–80 ng/mL. Image Credit: Sino Biological Inc.
Besides this, IL-6 can transduce its signal via membrane-bound IL-6R. For this kind of signal transduction, gp130 also needs to be the co-receptor.
Bioactive recombinant IL-6 from multiple species
Table 1. Source: Sino Biological Inc.
| Species |
Cat# |
Activity Validated |
| Human |
10395-HNAE |
Bind to Human IL-6R Cell proliferation |
| Mouse |
50136-MNAE |
Cell proliferation |
| Rat |
80076-RNAE |
Cell proliferation |
| Rhesus |
90197-CNAE |
Cell proliferation |
| Sus scrofa (Pig) |
62006-WNAE |
Bind to Human IL-6R (10398-H08H) |
Cell Proliferation Assay Using TF-1 Human Erythroleukemic Cells. (Cat#: 10395-HNAE). Image Credit: Sino Biological Inc.
Recombinant membrane-bound IL-6 receptor: IL-6R
IL-6 shows restricted cross-species bioactivity. Human IL-6 can attach to both human and mouse IL-6R; however, the mouse IL-6 can attach only to mouse IL-6R.
ELISA detection pairs: IL-6 and IL-6R
Sino Biological has designed high sensitivity ELISA antibody pairs for the detection of IL-6R and IL-6.
Table 2. Source: Sino Biological Inc.
Image Credit: Sino Biological Inc.
Neutralization antibodies: IL-6 and IL-6R
Neutralize IL-6 induces proliferation in the T1165 mouse plasmacytoma cells. The IC50 is generally 80–320 ng/mL.
IL-6 neutralizing antibody (Cat#: 10395-R508). Image Credit: Sino Biological Inc.
Human IL-6R neutralizing monoclonal antibody neutralizes IL-6-dependent inhibition of cell proliferation. The IC50 is generally 0.15–0.6 μg/mL.
IL-6R neutralizing antibody (Cat#: 10398-MM08). Image Credit: Sino Biological Inc.
More IL-6 family cytokines
Interleukin 6 (IL6, also called IFNB2, IFN-beta-2, BSF2, BSF-2, IL-6, HSF, HGF and CDF) is found on the choromosome 7p15.3. Interleukin 6 is conserved in Rhesus monkeys, chimpanzees, chickens, rats, mice and dogs.
The gene creates a 23718 Da protein made up of a total of 212 amino acids. As a multifunctional α-helical cytokine, IL6 mediates the growth and differentiation of cells in numerous tissues, which is specifically known for its role in acute phase reactions and the immune response. IL6 plays a crucial role in guiding the change from innate to acquired immunity.
All IL-6 reagents
Table 3. Source: Sino Biological Inc.
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IL-6 Protein (6) |
Recombinant IL-6 proteins are expressed by E. coli with fusion tags as Native. |
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IL-6 Antibody (26) |
IL-6 antibodies are validated with different applications, which are ELISA, Neutralization, WB, IP, ELISA(Cap), ELISA(Det), IHC-P. |
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IL-6 ELISA Kit (2) |
IL-6 ELISA Kits are quality controlled by 8 internation QC standards which guarantee every ELISA Kit with high quality. |
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IL-6 cDNA Clone (66) |
IL-6 cDNA clones are full length sequence confirmed and expression validated. There are 13 kinds of tags for each IL-6 of different species, especially GFP tag, OFP tag, FLAG tag and so on. There are three kinds of vectors for choice, cloning vector, expression vector and lentivrial expression vector. |
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IL-6 qPCR Primer (3) |
Verified forward and reverse primers for analyzing the quantitative expression of gene. The primer mix has been verified to generate satisfactory qPCR data on Roche LightCycler480. |
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IL-6 IP Kit (1) |
The Anti-IL-6 magnetic Beads, conjugated with Anti-IL-6 antibody, are used for immuneprecipitation (IP) of IL-6 proteins which expressed in vitro expression systems. |
IL-6 background
As a multifunctional α-helical cytokine, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) controls the growth and differentiation of cells in numerous tissues. It is specifically known for its role in acute phase reactions and the immune response.
The IL-6 protein is produced by different types of cells, such as macrophages and T cells, as a phosphorylated and unevenly glycosylated molecule. It applies actions through its heterodimeric receptor made up of IL-6R that does not contain the tyrosine/kinase domain and attaches IL-6 with low affinity.
The glycoprotein 130 (gp130) is universally expressed and binds the IL-6. IL-6R complex has an excellent affinity and hence transduces signals.
IL-6 plays a key role in bone metabolism, hematopoiesis and cancer development. It has also been defined as a crucial factor in guiding the change from innate to acquired immunity.
IL-6 references
- Heinrich PC, et al. (2003). Principles of interleukin-6-type cytokine signalling and its regulation. Biochem J. 374: 1-20.
- Rose-John S, et al. (2007) The IL-6/sIL-6R complex as a novel target for therapeutic approaches. Expert Opin Ther Targets. 11(5): 613-24.
- Dinh W, et al. (2009) Elevated plasma levels of TNF-alpha and interleukin-6 in patients with diastolic dysfunction and glucose metabolism disorders. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 8:58.
About Sino Biological Inc.
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