Product Information
19831-1-AP targets IL-6 in ELISA applications and shows reactivity with human samples.
Tested Reactivity | human |
Host / Isotype | Rabbit / IgG |
Class | Polyclonal |
Type | Antibody |
Immunogen | IL-6 fusion protein Ag13767 Predict reactive species |
Full Name | interleukin 6 (interferon, beta 2) |
Calculated Molecular Weight | 212 aa, 24 kDa |
GenBank Accession Number | BC015511 |
Gene Symbol | IL6 |
Gene ID (NCBI) | 3569 |
ENSEMBL Gene ID | ENSG00000136244 |
Conjugate | Unconjugated |
Form | Liquid |
Purification Method | Antigen affinity purification |
UNIPROT ID | P05231 |
Storage Buffer | PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3. |
Storage Conditions | Store at -20°C. Stable for one year after shipment. Aliquoting is unnecessary for -20oC storage. 20ul sizes contain 0.1% BSA. |
Background Information
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an interleukin that acts as both a pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine. IL-6 protein is secreted by a variety of cell types including T cells and macrophages as phosphorylated and variably glycosylated molecule. IL-6 plays an essential role in the final differentiation of B-cells into Ig-secreting cells involved in lymphocyte and monocyte differentiation. It induces myeloma and plasmacytoma growth and induces nerve cells differentiation Acts on B-cells, T-cells, hepatocytes, hematopoietic progenitor cells and cells of the CNS. IL-6 is also considered a myokine, a cytokine produced from muscle, and is elevated in response to muscle contraction. IL-6 has been shown to interact with interleukin-6 receptor and glycoprotein 130. Additionally, IL-6 is involved in hematopoiesis, bone metabolism, and cancer progression, and has been defined an essential role in directing transition from innate to acquired immunity.