Interleukin-10 is a small protein known as a cytokine that functions as an important regulator of the immune system. Although IL-10 is known to have many different roles in the immune system, its two major activities include inhibition of cytokine production by macrophages and inhibition of the accessory functions of macrophages during T cell activation.
The effects of these actions cause IL-10 to play mainly an anti-inflammatory role in the immune system. IL-10 was originally known as the cytokine synthesis inhibiting factor (CSIF), and the discovery of this protein was based on its biological activity.
IL-10 is mainly produced by the Th2 subset of CD4+ helper cells. However, it is also produced by some activated B cells, some Th1 cells, activated macrophages, and some nonhematopoietic sources.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100ELISA: 1:100-1:5000Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.