| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Interleukin-6 receptor subunit alpha;IL-6 receptor subunit alpha;IL-6R subunit alpha;IL-6R-alpha;IL-6RA;IL-6R 1;Membrane glycoprotein 80;gp80;CD126;IL6R; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human IL6R. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of IL6R (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) 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-IL6R Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01425-1. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. 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: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human IL6R.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 52 kDa; calculated MW: 51548 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: 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
Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8; Interleukin-6 receptor subunit alpha. Interleukin 6 receptor (IL6R), also known as CD126 (Cluster of Differentiation 126), is a type I cytokine receptor. This gene encodes a subunit of the interleukin 6 (IL6) receptor complex. Interleukin 6 is a potent pleiotropic cytokine that regulates cell growth and differentiation and plays an important role in the immune response. The IL6 receptor is a protein complex consisting of this protein and interleukin 6 signal transducer (IL6ST/GP130/IL6-beta), a receptor subunit also shared by many other cytokines. Dysregulated production of IL6 and this receptor are implicated in the pathogenesis of many diseases, such as multiple myeloma, autoimmune diseases and prostate cancer. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome 9. Functional note: Part of the receptor for interleukin 6. Binds to IL6 with low affinity, but does not transduce a signal. Signal activation necessitate an association with IL6ST. Activation may lead to the regulation of the immune response, acute-phase reactions and hematopoiesis. Reported localization: Isoform 1: Basolateral cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Expression/tissue context: Isoform 2 is expressed in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and weakly found in urine and serum.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cytokines: Researchers commonly examine how IL6R (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Hematopoietic Progenitors: Researchers commonly examine how IL6R (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Immunology: Researchers commonly examine how IL6R (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative IL6R (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
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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