Feline IL-13 Recombinant Protein

Catalog Number:
RP2053F
Availability:
In stock
Application:
Cell Culture, Control, ELISA, ELISpot Control, Western Blot Control
100% Homology:
Felis catus (domestic cat)
  • Feline IL-13 (Interleukin-13) (catalog RP2053F) is a yeast-derived cytokine supplied lyophilized without carrier protein in 10% trehalose; it contains no affinity tags, is naturally endotoxin-free, and should be reconstituted in sterile PBS with at least 0.1% carrier protein. The protein is ~12.7 kDa, 113 amino acids in length (full sequence provided), and >98% pure by SDS-PAGE, with 100% amino-acid homology to domestic cat. It is stable for up to twelve months at -20 °C from receipt, with working aliquots (with carrier protein) stable for ~3 months; avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. The product is manufactured in the USA. It is commonly used to study IL-13 signaling and immune regulation, particularly in allergic inflammation, Th2 immune responses, and cytokine signaling pathways; typical applications include cell-based assays, cytokine signaling studies, inflammation research, ELISA and neutralization assays, flow cytometry and Western blot controls, and antibody development or validation. Kingfisher Biotech products are supplied for research applications only and are not intended for medicinal, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.
Amino Acid SequenceSPGPHSRREL KELIEELVNI TQNQVSLCNG SMVWSVNLTT GMQYCAALES LINVSDCTAI QRTQRMLKAL CTQKPSAGQT ASERSRDTKI EVIQLVKNLL NHLRRNFRHG NFK (113)
EndotoxinNaturally endotoxin-free
FormLyophilized
Storage Conditions-20°C
Molecular Weight12.7kDa
Purity>98% as visualized by SDS-PAGE analysis.
Expression SystemYeast
FormLyophilized
Country Of OriginUSA
Feline Interleukin-13 (IL-13) is a Th2-associated cytokine produced primarily by activated CD4⁺ T helper 2 (Th2) cells and other type 2 immune cells in cats (Felis catus), where it plays a central role in allergic inflammation, mucosal immunity, and tissue remodeling. IL-13 signals through receptor complexes composed of IL-13Rα1 and IL-4Rα, activating JAK/STAT6 pathways that regulate gene expression involved in alternative macrophage activation, IgE-associated responses, mucus production, and modulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling. In feline health, IL-13 is particularly relevant in allergic and chronic inflammatory conditions such as feline asthma, atopic dermatitis, eosinophilic granuloma complex, and inflammatory bowel disease, where elevated Th2 cytokine activity contributes to airway hyperreactivity, eosinophilic infiltration, and tissue remodeling. IL-13 may also influence immune responses during parasitic infections and chronic viral diseases by shaping Th1/Th2 balance. As a biomarker of type 2 immune polarization, feline IL-13 is important in studies of allergic disease pathogenesis, vaccine responses, and immune regulation. In translational research, cats serve as valuable spontaneous models for human asthma and allergic airway disease, and characterization of feline IL-13 supports comparative investigations into Th2-mediated inflammation, airway remodeling, and development of targeted anti-cytokine therapies relevant to both veterinary and human medicine.

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