Thermo Fisher Scientific Interferon alpha Monoclonal Antibody (IFNA/6689)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1-2 µg/mL

-

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1-2 µg/mL

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG1, kappa

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

IFNA/6689

Immunogen

Recombinant human IFNA1 protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

200 µg/mL

Purification

Protein A/G

Storage buffer

PBS with 0.05% BSA

Contains

0.05% sodium azide

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Antibody is stable for 24 months.

Positive Control: Stimulated human peripheral blood mononuclear cells Cellular Localization: Cytoplasm. Secreted.

Specificity Comments: This MAb is specific for human interferon alpha 1 and does not cross react with human interferon alpha 2. Interferons are widely used therapeutic agents because of their anti-tumor and anti-viral effects and because of their modulatory effects on the immune system. These cytokines produce their effects by binding to the Type 1 Interferon- Receptor (IFNAR1). Down regulation of this receptor plays a key role in determining the magnitude and duration of cytokine signaling. This down regulation is influenced by phosphorylation of Serine 535 and 539 in the IFNAR1.Produced by macrophages, IFN-alphas have antiviral activities. Interferon stimulates the production of two enzymes: a protein kinase and an oligoadenylate synthetase

Target Information

IFN alpha (Interferon alpha) is a Type I interferon belonging to a family of structurally related, species-specific proteins exclusive to vertebrates. The interaction of IFN-alpha with its receptor component result in the activation of a number of signaling pathways which are mainly involved in innate immune response against viral infection. In humans, the gene for IFN alpha is located on on chromosome 9. The type I interferons consist of 14 different alpha isoforms (subtypes with slightly different specificities), and single beta, omega, epsilon and kappa isoforms. Homologous molecules are found in many species, including rats and mice (and most mammals), and have been identified in birds, reptiles and fish species. IFN alpha is produced primarily by plasmacytoid dendritic cells, is a potent component of the anti-viral innate immune response and modulates adaptive immunity. Diseases associated with the dysfunction of IFN alpha include Hepatitis C and Hepatitis.

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