TNF-a Antibody
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, Mouse-Anti Human

Synonyms:
TNF-alpha, Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 2, TNF-a, Cachectin, DIF, TNFA, TNFSF2.

Type:
Mouse Anti Human Monoclonal

Introduction:
Tumor necrosis factor is a cytokineinvolved in systemic inflammationand is a member of a group of cytokines that all stimulate the acute phase reaction. TNF is mainly secreted by macrophages.
TNF causes apoptoticcell death, cellular proliferation, differentiation, inflammation, tumorigenesisand viral replication, TNF is also involved in lipid metabolism, and coagulation. TNF's primary role is in the regulation of immune cells.
Dysregulation and, in particular, overproduction of TNF have been implicated in a variety of human diseases- autoimmune diseases, insulin resistance, and cancer.

Clone:
NYRhTNFa-E2

Ig Subclass:
Mouse IgG1

Purification Method:
ion exchange

Protein concentration:
1mg/ml in PBS (after reconstitution)

Shipping Conditions:
Antibody is shipped lyophilized at ambient temperature.

Storage Procedures:
In lyophilized form, for long periods, store at 4^oC in a dry environment. After reconstitution, if not intended for use within a month, aliquot and store at -20^oC.

Reconstitution:
Reconstitute with sterile H20. Mix gently, wash the sides of the vial and wait 30-60 seconds before use.

Stability / Shelf Life:
Two years lyophilized, one month in solution at 4^oC.

Titer:
In direct ELISA, using alkaline phosphatase goat anti-mouse Ig (Jackson Laboratories) 1:10,000 dilution will yield 0.7 O.D within 10 minutes

Applications:
Direct ELISA, Western Blot, Immuneprecipitation, Intracellular staining.

Note:
This antibody will bind very well to protein A in a buffer (PBS) containing high salt concentration (3M Nacl).

Usage:
Prospec's products are furnished for LABORATORY ESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.