Recombinant Mouse IFN-gamma R2 Protein, CF

Recombinant Mouse IFN-gamma R2 Protein, CF Summary

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Carrier Free

CF stands for Carrier Free (CF). We typically add Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) as a carrier protein to our recombinant proteins. Adding a carrier protein enhances protein stability, increases shelf-life, and allows the recombinant protein to be stored at a more dilute concentration. The carrier free version does not contain BSA.

In general, we advise purchasing the recombinant protein with BSA for use in cell or tissue culture, or as an ELISA standard. In contrast, the carrier free protein is recommended for applications, in which the presence of BSA could interfere.

Background: IFN-gamma R2

IFN‑ gamma  R2 (Interferon gamma receptor 2; also called IFN‑ gamma R beta IFN‑ gamma  RII, or AF1) is a 60‑64 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is a member of the class II cytokine receptor family of molecules (1). It is widely expressed as part of a preassembled cell surface multimeric complex. In the absence of IFN‑ gamma, the complex contains two each of IFN‑ gamma  R1, R2 and Jak1 molecules (2). Binding of IFN‑ gamma to IFN‑ gamma  R1 recruits Jak2 to IFN‑ gamma  R2 and initiates phosphorylation, STAT1 binding, conformational changes, and transcriptional regulation, which mainly inhibits proliferation and/or promotes apoptosis (2, 3). Mouse IFN‑ gamma  R2 cDNA encodes 332 amino acids (aa), including a signal sequence (aa 1‑27), an extracellular region (ECD, aa 28‑243) with two fibronectin type III domains, a transmembrane sequence (aa 244‑264) and a cytoplasmic tail (aa 265-332) (1, 2). Within the ECD, mouse IFN‑ gamma  R2 shares 80% aa sequence identity with rat IFN‑ gamma  R2, and 49‑55% with human, canine, porcine and bovine IFN‑ gamma  R2. IFN‑ gamma  R1 and R2 must be from the same species for receptor complexes to be active, and human IFN‑ gamma is not active on the mouse IFN‑ gamma receptor complex (1, 2). IFN‑ gamma  R1 is essential for ligand binding and is more constitutively expressed, while IFN‑ gamma  R2 is essential for signaling, and its more limited expression controls cell response to IFN‑ gamma (2, 3). For example, mouse T cell IFN‑ gamma  R2 is down‑regulated during differentiation to subtypes such as Th1 which produce IFN‑ gamma. (3, 4) This allows expansion of activated cells without growth arrest due to paracrine response to IFN‑ gamma. Following expansion, IFN‑ gamma  R2 is re‑expressed to limit the immune reaction (5). IFN‑ gamma  signaling mediates control of intracellular pathogens such as mycobacteria (3, 4, 6). In humans, deficiency of IFN‑ gamma  R2 or other IFN‑ gamma pathway molecules causes the MSMD (mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial diseases) syndrome (6‑8).

Related Research Areas

• B Cell Activation
• Cytokines and Receptors in Allergy and Asthma
• Cytokines and Receptors in Angiogenesis
• Cytokines and Receptors in Tfh Cell Differentiation and Function
• Interferons
• Receptors in the Jak/STAT Pathway
• Regulatory T Cells (Tregs)
• T Cell Cytokine Signaling
• Th1 Cells
• Th2 Cells