IL-17 Antibody: Interleukin 17 (IL-17) is a family of pro-inflammatory cytokines produced by activated T cells and is thought to have a major role in the initiation and perpetuation of rheumatoid arthritis. IL-17 regulates the activities of NF-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinases such as ERK and JNK. In addition, IL-17 stimulates the expression of IL-6 and cyclooxygenase-2 and enhances the production of nitric oxide. IL-17-producing T helper cells (TH-17 cells) have been the subject of much attention due to the importance of IL-17 in the pathogenesis of autoimmune inflammation. Because of its role in autoimmune diseases, it is thought that targeting the production and action of IL-17 would be beneficial therapeutically in these diseases.1) Miossec P. Are T cells in rheumatoid synovium aggressors or bystanders? Curr. Opin. Rheumatol.2000; 12:181-5.
Immunogen
IL-17 antibody was raised against a 19 amino acid synthetic peptide from near the center of human IL-17A. The immunogen is located within amino acids 50 - 100 of IL-17.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAWB
IL-17 antibody can be used for the detection of IL-17 by Western blot at 1 - 2 μg/ml:
Western blot analysis of 1 ng of recombinant human IL-17 with IL-17 antibody at 1 μg/ml.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1314 - Human Thymus Tissue Lysate
Application Notes
IL-17 antibody can be used for the detection of IL-17 by Western blot at 1 - 2 μg/ml:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
IL-17 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
IL-17 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.