Interleukin 13 (IL-13), of the IL-4 superfamily, is a cytokine secreted by many cell types, but especially T helper type 2 (Th2) cells, that is an important mediator of allergic inflammation and disease.
IL-13 induces its effects through a multi-subunit receptor that includes the alpha chain of the IL-4 receptor (IL-4Ra) and at least one IL-13-specific binding chain.
Most of the biological effects of IL-13, like those of IL-4, are linked to a single transcription factor, STAT6.
In humans, IL-13 can induce immunoglobulin E (IgE) secretion from activated B cells.
In mice, deletion of IL-13 does not markedly affect either Th2 cell development or specific IgE responses induced by potent allergens.
Deletion of IL-4 abrogates these responses.
IL-13 acts as a molecular bridge linking allergic inflammatory cells to the non-immune cells in contact with them, thus altering physiological function.
Although IL-13 is associated primarily with the induction of airway disease, including airway hyperresponsiveness, goblet cell metaplasia and mucus hypersecretion, it also induces airway matrix metalloproteinases as part of a mechanism that protects against excessive allergic inflammation that predisposes to asphyxiation.
IL-13 is ideal for investigators involved in Cancer and Immunology research.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:11,000Western Blot: 1.5-2ug/mlOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C.
Stable for 12 months at -20°C.
Reconstitute with sterile dH2O or PBS.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
仕様
Size:100ug
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:porcine
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a lyophilized powder in 0.02M potassium phosphate, 0.15M sodium chloride, pH 7.2, 0.01% sodium azide. Reconstitute with sterile dH2O or PBS.
Specificity:Recognizes porcine IL-13. Species Crossreactivity: bovine and sheep.
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:E WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Bo Po Sh
Immunogen:Recombinant protein corresponding to full length swine IL-13.