Anti-IRAK/IRAK1 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

This antibody is intended for detection of IRAK1 (2',3'-cyclic-nucleotide 3'-phosphodiesterase) 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-IRAK/IRAK1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01021. Tested in ELISA, Flow Cytometry, IF, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, 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

• Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
• Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived human IRAK recombinant protein (Position: M377-D479). (reported region: M377-D479).
• Molecular weight context: reported MW: 76 kDa; calculated MW: 47579 MW
• Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
• Applications: ELISA, Flow Cytometry, IF, ICC, 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

2',3'-cyclic-nucleotide 3'-phosphodiesterase; interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1. Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1, also called IRAK1, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the IRAK1 gene. By radiation hybrid analysis, this gene is mapped to chromosome Xq28. Serine/threonine-protein kinase plays a critical role in initiating innate immune response against foreign pathogens. This gene involved in Toll-like receptor (TLR) and IL-1R signaling pathways. This gene encodes the interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1, one of two putative serine/threonine kinases that become associated with the interleukin-1 receptor (IL1R) upon stimulation. This gene is partially responsible for IL1-induced upregulation of the transcription factor NF-kappa B. Functional note: Serine/threonine-protein kinase that plays a critical role in initiating innate immune response against foreign pathogens. Involved in Toll-like receptor (TLR) and IL-1R signaling pathways. Is rapidly recruited by MYD88 to the receptor- signaling complex upon TLR activation. Association with MYD88 leads to IRAK1 phosphorylation by IRAK4 and subsequent autophosphorylation and kinase activation. Phosphorylates E3 ubiquitin ligases Pellino proteins (PELI1, PELI2 and PELI3) to promote pellino-mediated polyubiquitination of IRAK1. Then, the ubiquitin-binding domain of IKBKG/NEMO binds to polyubiquitinated IRAK1 bringing together the IRAK1-MAP3K7/TAK1-TRAF6 complex and the NEMO-IKKA-IKKB complex. In turn, MAP3K7/TAK1 activates IKKs (CHUK/IKKA and IKBKB/IKKB) leading to NF-kappa-B nuclear translocation and activation. Alternatively, phosphorylates TIRAP to promote its ubiquitination and subsequent degradation. Phosphorylates the interferon regulatory factor 7 (IRF7) to induce its activation and translocation to the nucleus, resulting in transcriptional activation of type I IFN genes, which drive the cell in an antiviral state. When sumoylated, translocates to the nucleus and phosphorylates STAT3. Reported localization: Cytoplasm. Expression/tissue context: Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are ubiquitously expressed in all tissues examined, with isoform 1 being more strongly expressed than isoform 2.

Research relevance and current trends

• Cytokines: Researchers commonly examine how IRAK1 (2',3'-cyclic-nucleotide 3'-phosphodiesterase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
• Immunology: Researchers commonly examine how IRAK1 (2',3'-cyclic-nucleotide 3'-phosphodiesterase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
• Innate Immunity: Researchers commonly examine how IRAK1 (2',3'-cyclic-nucleotide 3'-phosphodiesterase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.

Common research applications

• Western blotting: compare relative IRAK1 (2',3'-cyclic-nucleotide 3'-phosphodiesterase) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
• IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
• Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
• 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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