Thermo Fisher Scientific IL-21 Monoclonal Antibody (FFA21), Functional Grade, eBioscience

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

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Flow Cytometry (Flow)

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ELISA (ELISA)

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Neutralization (Neu)

Assay-Dependent

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Functional Assay (Functional)

Assay-Dependent

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Mouse

Published species

Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rat / IgG2a, kappa

Recommended Isotype Control

Rat IgG2a kappa Isotype Control (eBR2a), Functional Grade, eBioscience™

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

FFA21

Conjugate

Functional Grade Functional Grade Functional Grade

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Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.2

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_2866260

Product Specific Information

Description: This FFA21 monoclonal antibody reacts with mouse interleukin-21 (IL-21). IL-21 is a 17 kDa immunomodulatory cytokine produced mainly by NKT, T helper (Th) 17 and T follicular helper (TFH) cells. In TFH cells, IL-21 expression leads to autocrine signaling through the IL-21 receptor (IL-21R) and STAT3, which leads to additional transcriptional activation by Bcl6. As with IFN gamma for Th1, IL-4 for Th2 and IL-17A for Th17, IL-21 is critical for TFH cell effector function. This cytokine plays a role in T cell-dependent B cell differentiation into plasma cells and memory cells, stimulation of IgG production and induction of apoptotic signaling in naive B cells.

In Th17 cells, IL-21 expression and autocrine feedback through STAT3, IRF4 and ROR gamma t lead to upregulation of the IL-23R, thereby preparing Th17 cells for maturation and maintenance by the inflammatory cytokine IL-23. While upregulating IRF4 and ROR gamma t, IL-21 also mediates the downregulation of Foxp3. High levels of IL-21 are present in chemically-induced colitis models. IL-21-deficient mice are protected from developing colitis upon chemical treatment by their inability to upregulate Th17-associated molecules.

Preliminary data suggest that clone FFA21 recognizes a different epitope than anti-mouse IL-21 clone mhalx21 (Product # 51-7213-82).

Applications Reported: The monoclonal antibody FFA21 reacts with and inhibits the bioactivity of mouse IL-21.

Applications Tested: The ND50 of FFA21, as determined by the inhibition of recombinant mouse IL-21-induced proliferation of the B9 cell line, is 0.2-0.5 µg/mL in the presence of 0.5 ng/mL recombinant mouse IL-21. The neutralization dose of this antibody will vary depending on cell type, assay method, and concentration of cytokine.

Storage and handling: Use in a sterile environment.

Filtration: 0.2 µm post-manufacturing filtered.

Purity: Greater than 90%, as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Endotoxin Level: Less than 0.001 ng/µg antibody, as determined by LAL assay.

Aggregation: Less than 10%, as determined by HPLC.

Target Information

IL-21 is a 17 kDa immunomodulatory cytokine produced mainly by Natural Killer Cells (NKT), T helper (Th) 17 and T follicular helper (TFH) cells. In TFH cells, IL-21 expression leads to autocrine signaling through the IL-21 receptor (IL-21R) and STAT3, which leads to additional transcriptional activation by Bcl6. As with IFN gamma for Th1 and IL-4 for Th2 cells, IL-21 is critical for TFH cell development and effector function. IL-21 plays a role in T cell-dependent B cell differentiation into plasma cells and memory cells, stimulation of IgG production and induction of apoptotic signaling in naive B cells. In Th17 cells, IL-21 expression and autocrine feedback through STAT3, IRF4 and ROR gamma t lead to upregulation of the IL-23R, thereby preparing Th17 cells for maturation and maintenance by the inflammatory cytokine IL-23. While upregulating IRF4 and ROR gamma t, IL-21 also mediates the downregulation of Foxp3. IL-21 deficient mice are protected from developing colitis upon chemical treatment by their inability to upregulate Th17-associated molecules. In comparison, elevated levels of IL-21 are present in chemically-induced colitis mouse models.

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