IL12B, a cytokine that acts on T and natural killer cells, and has a broad array of biological activities.
Interleukin 12 is a disulfide-linked heterodimer composed of the 40kD cytokine receptor like subunit encoded by this gene, and a 35kD subunit encoded by IL12A.
This cytokine is expressed by activated macrophages that serve as an essential inducer of Th1 cells development.
This cytokine has been found to be important for sustaining a sufficient number of memory/effector Th1 cells to mediate long-term protection to an intracellular pathogen.
Overexpression of this gene was observed in the central nervous system of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting a role of this cytokine in the pathogenesis of the disease.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.