Interleukin 13 (IL-13) is produced primarily by activated T lymphocytes.
It shows approximately 30%aa sequence identity with IL-4 and shares many biological properties with IL-4.
IL-13 has multiple effects on the differentiation and functions of monocytes/macrophages.
It can suppress the cytotoxic functions of monocytes/macrophages and the production of proinflammatory cytokines by monocytes/macrophages.
The biological effects of IL-13 are mediated by specific high-affinity cell surface receptor complexes.
The functional IL-13 receptor complex has been shown to consist of the low-affinity IL-13 receptor alpha chain and the IL-4 receptor alpha subunit (IL-4 Ralpha).
This IL-13 receptor complex may also serve as an alternate high-affinity IL-4 receptor complex in IL-4 responsive cells that lack the gamma chain.
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.