| Product Name | Mouse anti-IFN-alpha, clone F18 (Monoclonal) |
|---|---|
| Description | Mouse anti-IFN-alpha, clone F18 (Monoclonal) |
| Host | Rat |
| Clonality | Monoclonal |
| Clone | F18 |
| Immunogen | Unknown or proprietery to MONOSAN and/or its suppliers |
| Isotype | IgG1 |
| Reactivity | Mouse |
| Applications | ELISA, FA, FC, WB |
| Working Dilutions | ,,, |
| Diluent Buffer | PBS with 0.1% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide |
| Concentration | 100 ug/ml |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Notes |
The monoclonal antibody F18 recognizes and neutralizes both natural and recombinant mouse alpha Interferon (IFN-α). IFN-α is a cytokine that belongs to the type I interferons (IFN-I). IFN-α is secreted by many cell types including lymphocytes (NK cells, B-cells and T-cells), macrophages, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, osteoblasts, microglia and others. Interferons stimulate both macrophages and NK cells to elicit an anti-viral response, and are also active against tumors. Although all cells can produce IFN-I, plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) produce 1,000-fold higher levels than other cell types, and are responsible for systemic IFN-I responses to many viruses. They are coined as the natural IFN-producing cells. However, under deprived pDC condition, other dendritic cells are capable of producing high levels of IFN-I. Interferons were initially characterized for their ability to 'interfere' with viral replication, slow cell proliferation, and profoundly alter immunity. IFN-α has several regulatory roles and diverse biological activities, including control of cellular and humoral immune responses, inflammation, and tumor regression. In addition, IFN-α participates in the regulation of various cellular and humoral processes such as the endocrine system modulates behavior, brain activity, temperature, glucose sensitive neurons, feeding pattern and opiate activity. With the availability of monoclonal antibodies directed against IFN-α, it is possible to interpret results obtained from crude materials containing both IFN-α and IFNβ. The difficulties in studying in vitro and in vivo effects of 'type 1'. Interferons arise from the fact that both alpha and beta Interferons are produced in response to the same stimuli and also seem to act via the same receptor. These Interferon activities can only be distinguished from one another by use of specific neutralizing antibodies. |
| References | Dalod et al. J Exp Med 2002;195:517. Diebold et al. Nature 2003;424:324. Joshi et al. J Interferon Cytokine Res 2006;26:739. Wilkstrom et al. J Virol 2013;87:7911 |
| Supplier | MONOSAN |
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