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| Alternative Names | Interleukin-12 subunit beta ;Cytotoxic lymphocyte maturation factor 40 kDa subunit ;IL-12 subunit p40 ;Il12b ;IL12B ; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived rat IL-12 (p40) recombinant protein (Position: M23-S321). |
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Overview
Anti-IL12 p40/IL12B Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting IL12B. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Rat; observed MW: 20 kDa; calculated MW: 38413 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-IL12 p40/IL12B Antibody catalog # RP1028. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: IL12B — Interleukin-12 subunit beta
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 20 kDa; Calculated: 38413 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Cytokine that can act as a growth factor for activated T and NK cells, enhance the lytic activity of NK/lymphokine- activated killer cells, and stimulate the production of IFN-gamma by resting PBMC. .
Scientific background (datasheet): Subunit beta of interleukin 12, also known as interleukin 12B, or IL12B, is a subunit of human interleukin 12. It is mapped to 5q33.3. This cytokine is expressed by activated macrophages that serve as an essential inducer of Th1 cells development. This cytokine has been found to be important for sustaining a sufficient number of memory/effector Th1 cells to mediate long-term protection to an intracellular pathogen. Overexpression of this gene was observed in the central nervous system of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting a role of this cytokine in the pathogenesis of the disease.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the type I cytokine receptor family. Type 3 subfamily.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cytokines,Immunology,Innate Immunity,Interleukins,Macrophage/Inflammation.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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