Recombinant human IL-6R protein (Active)
- Bioactive
- What is this?
Be the first to review this product! Submit a review
|
(0 Publication)
Recombinant human IL-6R protein (Active) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 20 to 358 aa range, expressed in CHO cells, with >95%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS, HPLC.
View Alternative Names
CD126, Interleukin-6 receptor subunit alpha, IL-6 receptor subunit alpha, IL-6R subunit alpha, IL-6R-alpha, IL-6RA, IL-6R 1, Membrane glycoprotein 80, gp80, IL6R
Reactivity data
Product details
Sequence info
Properties and storage information
Shipped at conditions
Appropriate short-term storage duration
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Aliquoting information
Storage information
Supplementary information
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Biological function summary
IL-6 receptor function involves mediating the effects of IL-6 through its interaction with glycoprotein 130 (gp130) forming a signaling complex. This complex initiates intracellular pathways that lead to gene expression changes necessary for immune responses inflammation and hematopoiesis. When IL-6 binds IL-6R the complex formation with gp130 triggers downstream signaling that impacts cell growth differentiation and survival.
Pathways
IL-6R is central to the JAK/STAT signaling pathway one of the two main pathways activated by IL-6 signaling. It's also involved in the MAPK cascade contributing to cellular responses such as proliferation and differentiation. Through these pathways IL-6R interacts with other proteins like JAK kinases and STAT transcription factors coordinating cellular responses to external signals.
Specifications
Form
Lyophilized
Additional notes
Greater than 95% by HPLC analyses.
General info
Function
Part of the receptor for interleukin 6. Binds to IL6 with low affinity, but does not transduce a signal (PubMed : 28265003). Signal activation necessitate an association with IL6ST. Activation leads to the regulation of the immune response, acute-phase reactions and hematopoiesis (PubMed : 30995492, PubMed : 31235509). The interaction with membrane-bound IL6R and IL6ST stimulates 'classic signaling', the restricted expression of the IL6R limits classic IL6 signaling to only a few tissues such as the liver and some cells of the immune system. Whereas the binding of IL6 and soluble IL6R to IL6ST stimulates 'trans-signaling'. Alternatively, 'cluster signaling' occurs when membrane-bound IL6 : IL6R complexes on transmitter cells activate IL6ST receptors on neighboring receiver cells (Probable).. Isoform 1. Signaling via the membrane-bound IL6R is mostly regenerative and anti-inflammatory (Probable). Drives naive CD4(+) T cells to the Th17 lineage, through 'cluster signaling' by dendritic cells (By similarity).. Isoform 2. Soluble form of IL6 receptor (sIL6R) that acts as an agonist of IL6 activity (PubMed : 21990364). The IL6 : sIL6R complex (hyper-IL6) binds to IL6ST/gp130 on cell surfaces and induces signaling also on cells that do not express membrane-bound IL6R in a process called IL6 'trans-signaling'. sIL6R is causative for the pro-inflammatory properties of IL6 and an important player in the development of chronic inflammatory diseases (PubMed : 21990364). In complex with IL6, is required for induction of VEGF production (PubMed : 12794819). Plays a protective role during liver injury, being required for maintenance of tissue regeneration (By similarity). 'Trans-signaling' in central nervous system regulates energy and glucose homeostasis (By similarity).. Soluble interleukin-6 receptor subunit alpha. Soluble form of IL6 receptor (sIL6R) that acts as an agonist of IL6 activity (PubMed : 21990364). The IL6 : sIL6R complex (hyper-IL6) binds to IL6ST/gp130 on cell surfaces and induces signaling also on cells that do not express membrane-bound IL6R in a process called IL6 'trans-signaling'. sIL6R is causative for the pro-inflammatory properties of IL6 and an important player in the development of chronic inflammatory diseases (PubMed : 21990364). In complex with IL6, is required for induction of VEGF production (PubMed : 12794819). Plays a protective role during liver injury, being required for maintenance of tissue regeneration (By similarity). 'Trans-signaling' in central nervous system regulates energy and glucose homeostasis (By similarity).
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the type I cytokine receptor family. Type 3 subfamily.
Post-translational modifications
A short soluble form is released from the membrane by proteolysis (PubMed:26876177). The sIL6R is formed mostly by limited proteolysis of membrane-bound receptors, a process referred to as ectodomain shedding, but is also directly secreted from the cells after alternative mRNA splicing (PubMed:26876177, PubMed:28060820). mIL6R is cleaved by the proteases ADAM10 and ADAM17 (PubMed:26876177, PubMed:28060820).. Glycosylated. Glycosylation is dispensable for transport, signaling, and cell-surface turnover. Glycosylation at Asn-55 is a protease-regulatory exosite. Glycosylation is required for ADAM17-mediated proteolysis.
Target data
Product promise
Please note: All products are 'FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES'.
For licensing inquiries, please contact partnerships@abcam.com