TNF alpha Rat anti-Mouse, Clone: MP6-XT22, eBioscience™ 

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Quantity
50-136-88	Invitrogen 14732181	50 μg
50-112-2725	Invitrogen 14732185	500 μg

Description

Description: The MP6-XT22 antibody reacts with mouse tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF alpha), a 17 kDa cytokine produced by monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, NK cells and CD4(+)T cells. TNF alpha has cytolytic activity against a range of tumor cells and is important in immune regulation. TNF alpha forms dimers and trimers and also exists as a 26 kDa membrane-bound form. Applications Reported: This MP6-XT22 antibody has been reported for use in intracellular staining followed by flow cytometric analysis, and immunohistology staining of frozen tissue sections. (Fluorochrome conjugated MP6-XT22 is recommended for use in intracellular flow cytometry.). Applications Tested: The MP6-XT22 antibody has been tested to block staining with fluorochrome conjugated MP6-XT22. This can be used at less than or equal to 2 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. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest. Purity: Greater than 90%, as determined by SDS-PAGE. Aggregation: Less than 10%, as determined by HPLC. Filtration: 0.2 µm post-manufacturing filtered.

TNF alpha is a multifunctional proinflammatory cytokine that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily. This cytokine is mainly secreted by macrophage and bind to its receptors, TNFRSF1A/TNFR1 and TNFRSF1B/TNFBR. TNF alpha is involved in the regulation of immune cells, cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, lipid metabolism, and coagulation. TNF alpha exists as a multimer of two, three, or five noncovalently linked units, but shows a single 17 kDa band following SDS-PAGE under non-reducing conditions. Knockout studies in mice also suggested the neuroprotective function of TNF alpha, and has been observed to causes tumor necrosis when injected into tumor-bearing mice. Other functions of TNF-alpha include its role in the immune response to bacterial, viral, parasitic and certain fungal infections, as well as its role in the necrosis of specific tumors. TNF alpha causes cytolysis or cytostasis of certain transformed cells, being synergistic with interferon-gamma in its cytotoxicity. This cytokine has been implicated in a variety of diseases, including autoimmune diseases, insulin resistance, and cancer.

Specifications

• Antigen: TNF alpha
• Target Species: Mouse
• Isotype: IgG1, kappa
• Monoclonal or Polyclonal: Monoclonal
• Format: Liquid
• Type: Antibody
• Storage Requirements: 4° C

• Clone: MP6-XT22
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Applications: Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry (Frozen)
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Formulation: PBS with 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Regulatory Status: RUO

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