| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | C-C motif chemokine 4;Immune activation protein 2;ACT-2;ACT2;Macrophage inflammatory protein 1-beta;MIP-1-beta;Protein H400;SIS-gamma;Small-inducible cytokine A4;Ccl4;Mip1b, Scya4; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse CCL4. |
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Overview
Anti-Macrophage Inflammatory Protein 1 beta/CCL4 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting CCL4. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Mouse; observed MW: 90 kDa; calculated MW: 10168 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Macrophage Inflammatory Protein 1 beta/CCL4 Antibody catalog # PA1379. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with 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
- Target: CCL4 — C-C motif chemokine 4
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Mouse
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 90 kDa; Calculated: 10168 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Monokine with inflammatory and chemokinetic properties.
Scientific background (datasheet): Chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 4, also known as CCL4, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CCL4 gene. It is a CC chemokine with specificity for CCR5 receptors. It is a chemoattractant for natural killer cells, monocytes and a variety of other immune cells. CCL4 is a major HIV-suppressive factor produced by CD8+ T cells. Performing-low memory CD8+ T cells that normally synthesize MIP-1-beta. Modi et al. (1991) assigned the SCYA4 gene to a slightly more distal location than had Irving et al. (1990): 17q21-q23 rather than 17q11-q21.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted.
Tissue details (datasheet): Ubiquitous. Isoform Mdm2-A, isoform Mdm2-B, isoform Mdm2-C, isoform Mdm2-D, isoform Mdm2-E, isoform Mdm2-F and isoform Mdm2-G are observed in a range of cancers but absent in normal tissues.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the MDM2/MDM4 family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Antiviral Signaling,Chemokines,Immune System Diseases,Immunology,Innate Immunity,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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