The protein encoded by this gene is a signal transducer shared by many cytokines, including interleukin 6 (IL6), ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF), leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), and oncostatin M (OSM). This protein functions as a part of the cytokine receptor complex. The activation of this protein is dependent upon the binding of cytokines to their receptors. vIL6, a protein related to IL6 and encoded by the Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, can bypass the interleukin 6 receptor (IL6R) and directly activate this protein. Knockout studies in mice suggest that this gene plays a critical role in regulating myocyte apoptosis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described. A related pseudogene has been identified on chromosome 17.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Recombinant fusion protein of human IL6ST
Gene ID
3572
Swissprot
P40189
Synonyms
IL6STCD130CDW130GP130IL-6RB
Calculated MW
16kDa
Observed MW
16KDa
Applications
Reactivity
Human,Mouse,Rat
Tested Applications
WB,IF
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Dilution
WB 1:500-1:2000,IF 1:50-1:200
Concentration
1mg/mL
Storage Buffer
PBS with 0.01% thiomersal,50% glycerol,pH7.3.
Storage Instructions
Store at -20°C Valid for 12 months. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.