IFN-alpha (Interferon alpha) (Not for Export EU)
Product Sizes
100KU
£863.00
051989-100KU
About this Product
- SKU:
- 051989
- Clonality:
- Polyclonal
- Extra Details:
- interferon beta (IFN Beta), a 22kD cytokine with wide-ranging antiviral, antimicrobial and antitumor effects. Interferons also serve to activate macrophages, natural killer cells and the presentation of antigens to the immune system by the major histocompatibility complex. The production of interferon is induced in response to microbes and other cytokines. The interferons are widely used to treat a variety of diseases and IFNB in particular is used to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Applications: Suitable for use in Neutralization. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Neutralization: One neutralization unit is the amount of antiserum required to neutralize one unit of human interferon alpha (Hu-IFN-alpha) to a 50% endpoint. Interferon was titrated with the use of the cytopathic effect inhibition assay [Rubinstein, S., Familletti, P.C., and Pestka, S. (1981) J. Virol. 37, 755-758] using A549 cells and EMCV was used as the challenge virus [Budd et al. (1985) Canc. Chem. Pharm. 12:39]. In this antiviral assay for interferon, about 1 unit/ml of interferon is the quantity necessary to produce a cytopathic effect of 50%. The units are determined by use of a laboratory standard calibrated with respect to the international reference standard for Hu-IFN-alpha provided by the National Institutes of Health [Gxa01-901-535]. This material is prepared specifically for effective neutralization of Hu-IFN-alpha. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
- Host:
- Rabbit
- Immunogen:
- Recombinant protein corresponding to human interferon alpha expressed in E.coli.
- Isotype:
- IgG
- Physical State:
- Supplied as a liquid.
- Purity:
- Serum
- Shipping Conditions:
- Blue Ice
- Specificity:
- Recognizes human IFN-alpha
- Source:
- human
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C
- Supplier:
- United States Biological
- Type:
- Antibodies:Polyclonal Antibody
