Invitrogen™ IL-6 Monoclonal Antibody (MP5-20F3), PerCP-eFluor™ 710, eBioscience™, Invitrogen™

Catalog No.	Quantity
50-112-3887	25 μg
50-112-3888	100 μg

Catalog No. 50-112-3887 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. 46706180

Description

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Description: The MP5-20F3 antibody reacts with mouse interleukin-6 (IL-6). The MP5-20F3 antibody is a neutralizing antibody. Mouse IL-6 (also known as B Cell Stimulating Factor, BCSF, and BSF-2) is a 21-28 kDa factor produced by a variety of cell types, including monocytes, fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Upon stimulation, macrophages, T, B, mast, and glial cells, eosinophils, keratinocytes and granulocytes also secrete IL-6. This pleiotrophic cytokine influences the antigen-specific immune response, inflammatory response, and the development of neurons, and is a major mediator of the acute phase reaction. Applications Reported: This MP5-20F3 antibody has been reported for use in intracellular staining followed by flow cytometric analysis. Applications Tested: This MP5-20F3 antibody has been tested by intracellular staining and flow cytometric analysis of stimulated mouse thioglycolate-elicited peritoneal exudate cells using the Intracellular Fixation & Permeabilization Buffer Set (cat. 88-8824) and protocol. Please refer to Best Protocols: Protocol A: Two step protocol for (cytoplasmic) intracellular proteins located under the Resources Tab online. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.125 μg per test. A test is defined as the amount (μg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 μL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test.

IL-6 is a gene that encodes a cytokine that plays a role in inflammation and the maturation of B cells. The protein produced by this gene is an endogenous pyrogen that can induce fever in people with autoimmune diseases or infections. The gene is primarily expressed at sites of acute and chronic inflammation, where it is secreted into the serum and induces a transcriptional inflammatory response through interleukin 6 receptor, alpha. The functioning of this gene is implicated in a wide variety of inflammation-associated disease states, including suspectibility to diabetes mellitus and systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Elevated levels of the encoded protein have been found in virus infections, including COVID-19 (disease caused by SARS-CoV-2). Diseases associated with IL6 include Kaposi Sarcoma and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Juvenile.

Specifications

• Antigen: IL-6
• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Clone: MP5-20F3
• Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL
• Conjugate: PerCP-eFluor 710
• Formulation: PBS with 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene: Il6
• Gene Accession No.: P08505
• Gene Alias: B-cell differentiation factor; B-cell hybridoma growth factor; B-cell stimulatory factor 2; BSF2; BSF-2; CDF; CHIL-6; CTL differentiation factor; cytokine; HGF; H-IL-6; HSF; hybridoma growth factor; Ifnb2; IFN-beta-2; Il6; IL-6; ILg6; ILN; interferon beta-2; Interleukin; interleukin 6; Interleukin 6 (interferon, beta 2); interleukin 6 precursor; interleukin BSF-2; interleukin HP-1; Interleukin6; Interleukin-6; interleukin-6 precursor; interleukin-6 protein; M-IL-6; prointerleukin 6; R-IL-6
• Gene Symbols: Il6
• Host Species: Rat
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Quantity: 25 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 16193
• Target Species: Mouse
• Content And Storage: 4°C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG1 κ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am unable to analyze my cells stained with eFluor Organic Dyes today. What options do I have?

Our options will depend on the samples you are analyzing.

If cell viability is not critical, you can store your stained samples at 4 degrees C or on ice overnight in the dark and analyze the following day.

For samples stained with eFluor organic fluorochromes, we recommend that cells be suspended in 100 uL of Flow Cytometry Staining Buffer (Cat. No. 00-4222) and 100 uL of eBioscience IC Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8222); samples can be incubated for up to 3 days at 4 degrees C in the dark. Alternatively, the 1-step Fix/Lyse Solution (Cat. No. 00-5333) can be used. This is a great option when working with whole blood but also works for other cell types.

Can the eFluor Organic fluorochromes be used for intracellular staining?

Yes, the eFluor Organic fluorochromes can be used for intracellular staining. The eFluor organic fluorochromes maintain bright signal and require minimal changes in compensation when fixed with eBioscience IC Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8222-49) and Permeabilization Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8333-56) or 1-step Fix/Lyse Solution (Cat. No. 00-5333-54, 00-5333-57) (as compared to live cells).

What buffers are compatible with the eFluor Organic fluorochromes and eVolve QDots?

The eFluor Organic fluorochromes and eVolve QDots can be used with flow staining buffers containing PBS and protein.

What is the difference between eFluor Organic Dyes and eVolve Qdots?

The eFluor Organic Dyes (eFluor 450, APC-eFluor 780, PerCP-eFluor 710, eFluor 710) are conventional fluorochromes. In contrast, the eVolve line of products are Quantum dots.

Are the eFluor Organic Dyes photo-labile?

As with other fluorochromes, we recommend minimal exposure to light to maintain optimal signal.

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