Thermo Fisher Scientific LIF Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1-2 µg/mL

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Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

20 µg/mL

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A 16 amino acid peptide near the center of human LIF.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS

Contains

0.02% sodium azide

Storage conditions

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 3 months. For long term storage store at -20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_11152046

Product Specific Information

A suggested positive control is EL4 cell lysate.

PA5-21122 can be used with blocking peptide PEP-1236.

Target Information

Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) is a 20 kDa protein that belongs to the IL-6 receptor family. It binds to a heterodimeric membrane receptor made up of a LIF-specific subunit, gp190 or LIFR, and the subunit gp130, which is shared with the other members of the IL-6 family. LIF expression has been observed in various tissues including thymus, lung, and neuronal tissue. LIF can be up-regulated by pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNFα and IL-17, and elevated levels of LIF have been found in cases of rheumatoid arthritis, neural injury, systemic inflammation, and tuberculosis. LIF displays diverse biological effects, but is best known for its ability to inhibit the differentiation of embryonic stem cells in mice and contribute to stem cell self-renewal.Human and mouse LIF share 79% sequence homology and exhibit cross-species activity. However, LIF inhibition of stem cell differentiation appears to be mouse-specific.

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