This antibody recognises rat IL-1 beta. Interleukin-1ß is a 152 amino acid active pro-inflammatory cytokine produced with an additional 116 amino acid pro-peptide region. IL-1ß has a broad mode of action, stimulating prostaglandin synthesis, neutrophil, T cell and B cell activation and collagen synthesis.
Reconstitute with 0.1 ml of distilled water. Care should be taken during reconstitution as the protein may appear as a film at the bottom of the vial. Gently mix after reconstitution. For long term storage the addition of 0.09% sodium azide is recommended. For functional studies do not add sodium azide
Formulation
Supplied in Phosphate Buffered Saline.
Storage
Lyophilized: Store at -20°C. Reconstituted: Store undiluted at -20°C, avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
General Notes
Rabbit anti Rat Interleukin-1 beta antibody recognizes rat IL-1 beta. Interleukin-1ß is a 152 amino acid active pro-inflammatory cytokine produced with an additional 116 amino acid pro-peptide region. IL-1ß has a broad mode of action, stimulating prostaglandin synthesis, neutrophil, T cell and B cell activation and collagen synthesis.