IFN-alpha 2 Antibody (N39) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 488]

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: ELISA, Flow, ICC/IF, CyTOF-ready
• Clone: N39
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Conjugate: Alexa Fluor Plus 488

IFN-alpha 2 Antibody (N39) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 488] Summary

• Immunogen: Purified recombinant human IFN-alpha 2 (Uniprot: P01563)
• Epitope: aa112-148
• Localization: Cytoplasmic and Extracellular (Secreted)
• Specificity: Recognizes a protein of 16-27kDa, identified as human interferon-II) (IFN-(II). Its epitope maps between aa112-148 of IFN-II) (total aa172). This monoclonal antibody is specific for IFN-(II) and does not cross-react with IFN-(I). The site recognized by this monoclonal antibody is called site I and is responsible for the antiviral and anti-proliferative activities of IFN-(II). Epitopes of N27 and N39 monoclonal antibodys are different and represent a good combination of antibodies to set up an ELISA assay for the quantitation of IFN-(II) after viral infections. The IFN- family consists of 24 or more genes or pseudo-genes. IFN-II) is one of the two distinct families (I and II) of human IFN-. The -interferon are mainly produced by lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and cell lines such as Namalwa and KG1 following induction by viruses, nucleic acids, and glucocorticoid hormones. They are involved in virus resistance on target cells, inhibition of cell proliferation, induction of cytokines and regulation of expression of MHC class I antigens.
• Isotype: IgG1 Kappa
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Gene: IFNA2
• Purity: Protein A or G purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • CyTOF-ready
  • ELISA
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence
• Application Notes: Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C in the dark.
• Buffer: 50mM Sodium Borate
• Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Protein A or G purified

Notes

This product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. The transfer of this product is conditioned on the buyer using the purchased product solely in research conducted by the buyer, excluding contract research or any fee for service research, and the buyer must not (1) use this product or its components for (a) diagnostic, therapeutic or prophylactic purposes; (b) testing, analysis or screening services, or information in return for compensation on a per-test basis; or (c) manufacturing or quality assurance or quality control, and/or (2) sell or transfer this product or its components for resale, whether or not resold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than as described above, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com. This conjugate is made on demand. Actual recovery may vary from the stated volume of this product. The volume will be greater than or equal to the unit size stated on the datasheet.

Alternate Names for IFN-alpha 2 Antibody (N39) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 488]

• alpha-2a interferon
• Ifa2
• IFNA
• IFNA2
• IFNA2a
• IFNA2b
• IFNA2c
• IFNAA
• IFNalpha 2
• IFN-alpha 2
• IFN-alpha-2
• IFN-alphaA
• INFA2
• interferon alpha 2b
• interferon alpha A
• interferon alpha-2
• Interferon alpha-A
• interferon, alpha 2
• LeIF A
• MGC125764
• MGC125765

Background

This gene is a member of the alpha interferon gene cluster on chromosome 9. The encoded cytokine is a member of the type I interferon family that is produced in response to viral infection as a key part of the innate immune response with potent antiviral, antiproliferative and immunomodulatory properties. This cytokine, like other type I interferons, binds a plasma membrane receptor made of IFNAR1 and IFNAR2 that is ubiquitously expressed, and thus is able to act on virtually all body cells. The encoded protein is effective in reducing the symptoms and duration of the common cold and in treating many types of cancer, including some hematological malignancies and solid tumors. A deficiency of type I interferon in the blood is thought to be a hallmark of severe COVID-19 and may provide a rationale for a combined therapeutic approach.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: IFNA2