Measure by its ability to induce proliferation in D10.G4.1 cells.
The ED50 for this effect is <10 pg/mL.
The specific activity of recombinant human IL-1 beta is approximately >1.5 x 108 IU/mg.
Measure by its ability to induce IL-8 secretion in HT29 cells. The ED50 for this effect is 1.8-5.1 ng/mL.