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Interleukin-3 (IL-3) is a potent growth-promoting cytokine that plays a crucial role in the immune system. It belongs to the family of interleukins, which are produced by a variety of body cells and are essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. IL-3 is primarily synthesized by activated T cells, monocytes, macrophages, and endothelial cells .
IL-3 is a pleiotropic factor, meaning it has multiple effects on different types of cells. It stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells as well as various lineage-committed progenitors . This cytokine is involved in the growth and differentiation of erythroid, granulocyte-macrophage, megakaryocyte, and mast cell lineages . Additionally, IL-3 enhances the phagocytic activity of monocytes and eosinophils, mediates antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), and stimulates the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) .
Recombinant human IL-3 (His Tag) is a form of IL-3 that has been genetically engineered and expressed in host cells, such as E. coli or HEK293 cells, with a histidine (His) tag at the C-terminus . The His tag facilitates the purification of the recombinant protein using affinity chromatography techniques. This recombinant form of IL-3 retains its biological activity and can be used for various research and therapeutic applications.
The preparation of recombinant human IL-3 (His Tag) involves several steps:
Recombinant human IL-3 (His Tag) has several applications in research and medicine: