Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α) is a cytokine belonging to the interleukin 1 family, which plays a crucial role in the regulation of immune responses, inflammation, and hematopoiesis. It is produced by various cell types, including macrophages, monocytes, and epithelial cells . The recombinant form of IL-1α, tagged with a histidine (His) tag, is widely used in research and therapeutic applications due to its ease of purification and enhanced stability.
IL-1α is a non-glycosylated polypeptide chain consisting of 159 amino acids, with a molecular mass of approximately 22.5 kDa . The His tag, typically composed of six histidine residues, is added to the N-terminus of the protein to facilitate purification using affinity chromatography techniques . The recombinant IL-1α is commonly produced in Escherichia coli (E. coli) expression systems, which allow for high-yield production and cost-effective manufacturing .
IL-1α is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in various biological processes, including:
Recombinant IL-1α with a His tag is used in various research and therapeutic applications, including: