Monoclonal Antibody to human IL-6

DESCRIPTION

The antibody reacts with human native and recombinant IL-6 as assessed by ELISA. The antibody inhibits the biological activity of human native and recombinant IL-6 as determined with the B9 cell bioassay. The antibody cross reacts with rhesus and cynomolgus natural IL6.

DETAILS

Gene: IL6
App Id: Functional Assay,IP
Antigen: IL-6
Gene Id: 3569
Isotype: Mouse IgG1
Clone Name: clone 5E1
Uniprot Id: P05231
Host Animal: Mouse
Clonality Id: Monoclonal
Reactivity Id: Human
Product Content: 0.5 mg, 0.2 µm filtered antibody solution in PBS, containing 0.02% sodium azide and 0.1% bovine serum albumin.
Alternative Name: IFNB2, B-cell stimulatory factor 2, CTL differentiation factor, Hybridoma growth factor, Interferon beta-2
Application Note: For Western blotting dilutions to be used depend on detection system applied. It is recommended that users test the reagent and determine their own optimal dilutions, starting with undiluted material. For neutralization of biological activity in vitro dilutions have to be made according to the amount of IL-6 to be inactivated. Before use in biological assays, the product must be filter sterilized and depending on the concentration to be used dialyzed against culture medium to remove the sodium azide added. Please inquire for availability of azide free solutions.
Storage Condition: Product should be stored at 4 °C. Under recommended storage conditions, product is stable for one year.