Interleukin-17F (IL-17F) is a cytokine that plays a crucial role in the immune system. It is part of the IL-17 family, which includes several other members such as IL-17A, IL-17B, IL-17C, IL-17D, and IL-17E (also known as IL-25). IL-17F is known for its involvement in inflammatory responses and has been implicated in various autoimmune diseases.
IL-17F is a secreted disulfide-linked homodimer, meaning it consists of two identical subunits linked by disulfide bonds . It is expressed in activated CD4+ T-cells and activated monocytes, but not in resting cells . The recombinant form of IL-17F, tagged with a polyhistidine (His) tag, is produced in human 293 cells (HEK293) and is used for various research purposes .
IL-17F has several important biological functions:
The recombinant form of IL-17F with a His tag is used extensively in research. The His tag allows for easy purification and detection of the protein. This recombinant protein is typically lyophilized and can be reconstituted for use in various assays . It is stable for long-term storage when kept at -20°C or lower and should be handled carefully to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles .
Recombinant IL-17F (His Tag) is used in various research applications, including: