This product, an anti Interleukin-12 antibody, is specific for human IL-12. IL-12 is a pleiotropic 75kDa heterodimeric glycoprotein, consisting of disulfide-linked IL-12A (p35) and IL-12B (p40) subunits, which signals through the high affinity IL-12 receptor.
IL-12 is produced primarily by antigen presenting cells and was originally called cytotoxic lymphocyte maturation factor (CLMF), identified by its ability to induce cytotoxic effector cells, in synergy with IL-2. IL-12 is an important factor in the T helper cell (Th1) immune response, promotes the development and activity of activated T cells and natural killer cells (NK), induces IFN-gamma production, and enhances resistance against invading pathogens.
Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
Application Name
Yes
No
Not Determined
Suggested Dilution
ELISA
0.5 - 2.0ug/ml
Flow Cytometry
Functional Assays
0.012 - 0.02ug/ml
Immunohistology - Frozen
Immunohistology - Paraffin
Immunoprecipitation
Western Blotting
0.1 - 0.2ug/ml
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
Storage
Prior to reconstitution store at +4oC.
After reconstitution store at -20oC.
This product should be stored undiluted.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
Shelf Life
12 months from date of reconstitution.
Antiserum Preparation
Antisera to human IL-12 were raised by repeated immunisations of goats with highly purified antigen. Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography.