Thermo Fisher Scientific MIF (Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor) Monoclonal Antibody (MIF/4336)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1-2 µg/mL

-

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

Assay-dependent

-

Immunohistochemistry (PFA fixed) (IHC (PFA))

1-2 µg/mL

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG2a, kappa

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

MIF/4336

Immunogen

Recombinant fragment of human MIF protein (exact sequence is proprietary)

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Protein A/G

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.4

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Target Information

MIF (macrophage migration inhibitory factor) was one of the first cytokine activities to be discovered and was initially described as a T cell-derived factor that inhibits the random migration of macrophages (Weiser 1989). Recently, MIF was rediscovered as a pituitary hormone that act as the counterregulatory hormone for glucocorticoid action within the immune system (Bernhagen 1993, Mitchell 1995). MIF was released from macrophages and T cells in response to physiological concentrations of glucocorticoids. The secreted MIF counter-regulates the immunosuppressive effects of steroids on immune cell activation and cytokine production (Bucala 1998). MIF plays a critical role in the host control of inflammation and immunity.

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