mAb anti-Human IL-6, 9D8

Description: Mouse monoclonal antibody to human interleukin-6 (IL-6)

Purification: Protein G affinity purified

Target Protein: Human IL-6

Immunogen: Purified recombinant human IL-6

Fusion Myeloma: F0

Specificity: The antibody is reactive with recombinant human IL-6.  Reactivity with natural antigen has not been evaluated.  

Species Reactivity: Human, others not tested.

Host / Isotype: Mouse, IgG1 Kappa

Formulation: Lyophilized from a solution in 0.01M PBS, pH 7.0

Reconstitution: Double distillated water is recommended to reconstitute the antibody.

Storage: Store at -20oC

Research Area: Cytokine, growth factor, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases

Background:

IL-6, also called B-cell stimulatory factor-2 (BSF-2), is an important cytokine for the differentiation of B-cells into immunoglobulin-secreting cells.  IL-6 is mainly produced by T-cells, macrophages and endothelial cells in response to pathogenic molecular stimuli during infection, trauma and the growth phase of some types of cancer. IL-6 is up-regulated by the binding of Toll-like receptors to antigen pattern ligands.  In acute inflammatory phase, IL-6 causes increased body temperature by initiating Prostaglandin E2 synthesis in hypothalamus. 

Applications: 

ELISA: The antibody reacts with recombinant IL-6 antigen.

References:

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