IRF7 Antibody: Interferons (IFNs) are involved in a multitude of immune interactions during viral infections and play a major role in both the induction and regulation of innate and adaptive antiviral mechanisms. During infection, host-virus interactions signal downstream molecules such as transcription factors such as IFN regulatory factor-3 (IRF3) which can act to stimulate transcription of IFN-alpha/beta genes. IRF7 has been shown to play a role in the transcriptional activation of virus-inducible cellular genes, including interferon beta chain genes. IRF7 play a major role in the innate immune pathway, interacting with the Toll-like receptor (TLR) adaptor proteins MyD88 and Tirp/TRAM and functioning as an intermediate TLR4 and TLR9 signaling. There are at least four differentially spliced isoforms of IRF7, although their function has not been clearly established.1) Malmgaard L. Induction and regulation of IFNs during viral infections. J. Interferon & Cyto. Res. 2004; 24:439-54.
Immunogen
IRF7 antibody was raised against a peptide corresponding to 14 amino acids near the center of human IRF7. The immunogen is located within amino acids 220 - 270 of IRF7.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIHC-PWB
IRF7 antibody can be used for detection of IRF7 by Western blot at 0.5 - 1 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 5 μg/mL.
Western blot analysis of IRF7 in 293 whole cell lysate with IRF7 antibody at (A) 0.5 and (B) 1 μg/mL.
Application
Immunohistochemistry of IRF7 in mouse spleen tissue with IRF7 antibody at 5 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1210 - 293 Cell Lysate
Application Notes
IRF7 antibody can be used for detection of IRF7 by Western blot at 0.5 - 1 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 5 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
IRF7 antibody can be stored at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage Buffer
IRF7 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.