| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Interleukin-12 subunit beta; IL-12B; Cytotoxic lymphocyte maturation factor 40 kDa subunit; CLMF p40; IL-12 subunit p40; NK cell stimulatory factor chain 2; NKSF2; IL12B; NKSF2 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human IL12B recombinant protein (Position: I23-E253). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of Il12B in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-IL12B Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01152-4. Tested in ELISA, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse. 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived human IL12B recombinant protein (Position: I23-E253). (reported region: I23-E253).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 37 kDa; calculated MW: nan
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse
- Applications: ELISA, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
interleukin 12b. Subunit beta of interleukin 12 (IL12B), also known as interleukin 12B, or interleukin-12 subunit p40, 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. Functional note: 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. Reported localization: Secreted.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cytokines: Researchers commonly examine how Il12B relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Immunology: Researchers commonly examine how Il12B relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Innate Immunity: Researchers commonly examine how Il12B relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative Il12B levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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