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| Alternative Names | Interleukin-13;IL-13;T-cell activation protein P600;Il13;Il-13; |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived rat IL-13 recombinant protein (Position: P22-H131). Rat IL-13 shares 62% and 76% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and mouse IL-13, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of IL13 (Interleukin-13) 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-Interleukin-13 IL13 Antibody catalog # RP1048. Tested in ELISA applications. This antibody reacts with Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived rat IL-13 recombinant protein (Position: P22-H131). Rat IL-13 shares 62% and 76% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and mouse IL-13, respectively. (reported region: P22-H131).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 37 kDa; calculated MW: 14093 MW
- Reactivity: Rat
- Applications: ELISA
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-13; Interleukin-13. IL-13, Interleukin 13, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL-13 gene. IL-13 is a kind of cytokine secreted by many cell types, but especially T helper type 2 (Th2) cells, which is an important mediator of allergic inflammation and disease. The IL-13 gene is mapped to 5q23-q31. IL-13 induces its effects through a multi-subunit receptor that includes the alpha chain of the IL-4 receptor (IL-4Rα) and at least one of two known IL-13-specific binding chains. This gene acts more prominently as a molecular bridge linking allergic inflammatory cells to the non-immune cells in contact with them, thereby altering physiological function. Functional note: Cytokine. Inhibits inflammatory cytokine production. Synergizes with IL2 in regulating interferon-gamma synthesis. May be critical in regulating inflammatory and immune responses (By similarity). . Reported localization: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Activated T-cells, mast cells, natural killer cells.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cytokines: Researchers commonly examine how IL13 (Interleukin-13) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Immunology: Researchers commonly examine how IL13 (Interleukin-13) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Innate Immunity: Researchers commonly examine how IL13 (Interleukin-13) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- 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
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the IL-4/IL-13 family.
- 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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