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Human IFN-alpha Antibody

R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 21129-1

R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne
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21129-1

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

Neutralization

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 Clone # MMHA-14

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Recombinant human Interferon Alpha D

Specificity

Binds to and neutralizes human interferon alpha

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1

Applications for Human IFN-alpha Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

Neutralization

One neutralization unit is the amount of antiserum required to neutralize one unit of human interferon alpha (Hu-IFN- alpha) to a 50% endpoint. Interferon was titrated with the use of the cytopathic effect inhibition assay as described [Rubinstein, S., Familletti, P.C., and Pestka, S. (1981) "Convenient Assay for Interferons," J. Virol . 37, 755-758; Familletti, P.C., Rubinstein, S., and Pestka, S. (1981) "A Convenient and Rapid Cytopathic Effect Inhibition Assay for Interferon," in Methods in Enzymology, Vol. 78 (S. Pestka, ed.), Academic Press, New York, 387-394]. In this antiviral assay for interferon, about 1 unit/ml of interferon is the quantity necessary to produce a cytopathic effect of 50%. The units are determined with respect to the international reference standard for Hu-IFN- alpha provided by the National Institutes of Health [see Pestka, S. (1986) "Interferon Standards and General Abbreviations," in Methods in Enzymology (S. Pestka, ed.), Academic Press, New York 119, 14-23].
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A or G purified from hybridoma culture supernatant

Formulation

Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) containing 0.1% bovine serum albumin (BSA)

Shipping

The product is shipped with dry ice or equivalent. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

After receipt, the product may be stored at -20°C for short-term use ( ≤ 6 months). For long-term storage, we recommend storing the product at -70°C or below for retention of full activity. Thaw product vial by incubation in cold tap water until just thawed – the contents of the tube should be apportioned in separate tubes so that freezing and thawing is kept to a minimum. Refreezing should be done on dry ice or in a dry ice/alcohol bath. Further dilution of the product should be in buffers containing protein such as 0.1% bovine serum albumin (BSA).

Background: IFN-alpha

Interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha), also known as leukocyte interferon, represents a group of related but distinct proteins that share over 95% amino acid sequence homology. They are members of the type I interferon family which share a common cell surface receptor composed of two subunits, a 100 kDa ligand-binding subunit (IFN-alpha R2) and a 125 kDa ligand binding and signal transduction subunit (IFN-alpha R1) that is involved both in ligand binding and signal transduction. IFN-alpha has both anti-viral and immunomodulatory activities on target cells.

Long Name

Interferon alpha

Alternate Names

IFNalpha, LeIF D

Entrez Gene IDs

3440 (Human)

Gene Symbol

IFNA2

Additional IFN-alpha Products

Product Documents for Human IFN-alpha Antibody

Certificate of Analysis

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Note: Certificate of Analysis not available for kit components.

Product Specific Notices for Human IFN-alpha Antibody

For research use only

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