Application DetailsThis antibody is recommended for WB and ELISA. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetInterleukin 6 (IL-6)
SpecificitySpecificity has been confirmed by WB and direct ELISA against the antigen. Human. Other species have not been tested.
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman
Antibody HostMouse
Antibody TypeMonoclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
Clone Name3E4
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionRecombinant human IL-6 protein with GST tag.
Purity DescriptionProtein G purified immunoglobulin
FormatLyophilized from PBS pH 7.2
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 100 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsAfter reconstitution keep aliquots at -20°C for higher stability or at 2-8°C with an appropriate antibacterial agent. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for additional stability. Avoid repetitive freeze/thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a cytokine with many biological functions. Some of its roles include the final differentiation of B-cells into Ig-secreting cells, induction of meloma and plasmacytoma growth, induction of nerve cell differentiation, and in hepatocytes, induction of acute phase reactants. IL-6 is secreted and is N- and O-glycosylated post translationally. Genetic variations in IL-6 can be correlated with bone mineral density and low bone mineral density is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Defects in IL-6 are associated with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and at least one polymorphism in IL-6 makes HIV-infected men susceptible to Kaposi sarcoma which is a relatively rare malignant tumour.