Thermo Fisher Scientific IL-1 alpha Monoclonal Antibody (Flo1), eBioscience

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

ELISA (ELISA)

Assay-Dependent

-

Functional Assay (Functional)

Assay-Dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Mouse

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG1

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

Flo1

Immunogen

Rec. Mouse IL-1 alpha

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_10597601

Product Specific Information

Description: BMS181 (Flo 1) recognizes mouse interleukin-1 alpha, a pleiotropic pro-inflammatory cytokine and member of the IL-1 superfamily, secreted by activated macrophages and monocytes, which mediates a wide range of immune and inflammatory responses. Flo1 is reported to be used in functional studies to neutralize the activity of 125pg/mL of recombinant mouse IL-1 alpha by 95%, as tested using mouse D10(N4)M T-helper cells.

Applications Tested: ELISA, Functional Studies (Blocking).

Purity: >95%.

Target Information

IL-1 alpha (Interleukin-1 alpha) is a proinflammatory cytokine expressed by monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. IL-1 alpha is coded by the IL1A gene and signals through two receptors, IL-1RI and IL-1RII, both of which are shared with IL-1 beta. IL1A is located on the q arm on chromosome 2 at position 13. IL-1 alpha plays an important role in innate host defense by triggering the production of other proinflammatory cytokines in target cells and initiating acute-phase responses. IL-1 alpha activity can be moderated by IL-1 Receptor Antagonist (IL-1RA), a protein produced by many cell types that blocks receptor binding through competitive inhibition. IL-1 alpha is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in various immune responses, inflammatory processes, and hematopoiesis. Further, IL-1 alpha is produced by monocytes and macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed and released in response to cell injury and induces apoptosis. The IL1A gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. IL1 alpha regulates the activities of NF-kappaB and mitogen-activated protein kinases. IL-1 alpha can stimulate the expression of IL6 and cyclooxygenase-2 (PTGS2/COX-2), as well as enhance the production of nitric oxide (NO). High levels of IL-1 alpha are associated with several chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.