BackgroundThis gene encodes a cytokine that functions in inflammation and the maturation of B cells. In addition, the encoded protein has been shown to be an endogenous pyrogen capable of inducing fever in people with autoimmune diseases or infections. The protein is primarily produced 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).
DescriptionIL-6 Monoclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.
FormulationBuffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol and 0.05% BSA, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.
SpecificityHuman
IsotypeIgG
Uniprot IDP05231
PurificationAffinity Purified
ImmunogenRecombinant protein (or fragment). Please contact EpigenTek for more information.
StorageStore at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.
Alternative NamesCDF; HGF; HSF; BSF2; IL-6; BSF-2; IFNB2; IFN-beta-2; IL6
ApplicationWB, ELISA; Recommended dilution: WB, 1:1000 - 1:2000; ELISA, Recommended starting concentration is 1 µg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.