| Field | Specification |
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| Mfr No | |
| Alternative Names | Macrophage migration inhibitory factor;MIF;5.3.2.1;Glycosylation-inhibiting factor;GIF;L-dopachrome isomerase;L-dopachrome tautomerase;5.3.3.12;Phenylpyruvate tautomerase;MIF;GLIF, MMIF; |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human MIF |
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Overview
Anti-MIF Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody is an antibody targeting MIF. Common applications include WB, IP, Flow Cytometry. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Monoclonal; clone: Clone: ABAG-13; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 12 kDa; calculated MW: 12476 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-MIF Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M00411. Tested in WB, IP, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: MIF — Macrophage migration inhibitory factor
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Monoclonal; Clone: Clone: ABAG-13; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 12 kDa; Calculated: 12476 MW
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Pro-inflammatory cytokine. Involved in the innate immune response to bacterial pathogens. The expression of MIF at sites of inflammation suggests a role as mediator in regulating the function of macrophages in host defense. Counteracts the anti- inflammatory activity of glucocorticoids. Has phenylpyruvate tautomerase and dopachrome tautomerase activity (in vitro), but the physiological substrate is not known. It is not clear whether the tautomerase activity has any physiological relevance, and whether it is important for cytokine activity. .
Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted. Cytoplasm. Does not have a cleavable signal sequence and is secreted via a specialized, non- classical pathway. Secreted by macrophages upon stimulation by bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS), or by M.tuberculosis antigens.
Tissue details (datasheet): Widely expressed in adult and fetal tissues; very highly expressed in tumor cell lines such as HeLaS3, K-562, HL-60, SW480, A-549 and G-361; highly expressed in heart, peripheral blood lymphocytes, liver, pancreas, spleen, thymus, prostate, ovary, uterus, placenta, testis, esophagus, stomach and throughout the intestinal tract; not detectable in brain.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to 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.
- 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.
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a monoclonal antibody, this reagent is expected to recognize a defined epitope, which can support consistency across lots when epitope accessibility is preserved.
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