Recombinant Human Interleukin-1 alpha (IL1A)

Uniprot Id

P01583

Target Species

Human

Target Name

IL1A

Target Full Name

Interleukin-1 alpha

Target Function

Produced by activated macrophages, IL-1 stimulates thymocyte proliferation by inducing IL-2 release, B-cell maturation and proliferation, and fibroblast growth factor activity. IL-1 proteins are involved in the inflammatory response, being identified as endogenous pyrogens, and are reported to stimulate the release of prostaglandin and collagenase from synovial cells.

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm. Secreted.

Target Protein Families

IL-1 family

Target Research Area

Immunology

Target Synonyms

BAF; FAF; Hematopoietin 1; Hematopoietin-1; IL 1 alpha; IL 1A; IL-1 alpha; Il-1a; IL1 ALPHA; IL1; IL1A; IL1A_HUMAN; IL1F1; Interleukin 1 alpha; Interleukin-1 alpha; Interleukin1 alpha; LAF; LEM; Preinterleukin 1 alpha; Pro interleukin 1 alpha

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This cytokine is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in various immune responses, inflammatory processes, and hematopoiesis. This cytokine is produced by monocytes and macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed and released in response to cell injury, and thus induces apoptosis. This gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. It has been suggested that the polymorphism of these genes is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease.