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Human IFN-beta Antibody

R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 31401-1

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31401-1

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

Neutralization

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Sheep Serum

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Recombinant human IFN‑ beta 1a (expressed in mammalian cells)

Specificity

Detects human IFN‑ beta.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Sheep

Isotype

Serum

Applications for Human IFN-beta Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

Neutralization

One neutralization unit is the amount of antiserum required to neutralize one unit of human interferon beta (Hu-IFN-beta) 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-beta 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]. This material is prepared specifically for effective neutralization of Hu-IFN-beta.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

N/A

Formulation

Neat serum.

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. When thawing, 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-beta

Interferon-beta (IFN-beta) is a cytokine that is produced by fibroblasts and pathogen-exposed dendritic cells, macrophages, and endothelial cells. It signals through the heterodimeric IFN-alpha/beta Receptor. IFN-beta-deficient mice show increased susceptibility to experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a disease model of human multiple sclerosis (MS). Furthermore, IFN-beta has been shown to suppress the Th17 cell response in both MS and EAE and has commonly been used as a treatment for MS.

Long Name

Interferon beta

Alternate Names

IFB, IFF, IFNB, IFNB1, IFNbeta

Entrez Gene IDs

3456 (Human); 15977 (Mouse); 24481 (Rat)

Gene Symbol

IFNB1

Additional IFN-beta Products

Product Documents for Human IFN-beta Antibody

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Human IFN-beta Antibody

For research use only

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