Description
Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is a potent immunoregulatory growth factor produced by T-cells following stimulation by mitogens or allogens. IL-2 promotes growth and differentiation of various cells of the immune system, such as activated T-cells and B-cells, NK cells, lymphokine activated killer cells, monocytes and macrophages. It is essential for proper immune response, it may also be an important factor in the natural suppression of autoimmunity. IL-2 may be of use as an anti-tumor agent in cancer therapy. The Recombinant Human IL-2 contains 133 amino acids and a 16 aa His-tag for a total of 149 a.a