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Rabbit Polyclonal Interferon beta antibody. C-terminal. Suitable for WB, sELISA, IHC-P, Neut and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human IFNB1 aa 1 to C-terminus.

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Western blot - Anti-Interferon beta antibody - C-terminal (AB186669), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Interferon beta antibody - C-terminal (AB186669), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer
Standard buffer
Form
Lyophilized
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human IFNB1 aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P01574

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Reactivity data

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WBsELISAIHC-PNeut
Human
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Expected

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
0.1-0.2 µg/mL
Notes

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Expected

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Human
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-
Notes

Can be used as a capture antibody, with ab84258 as a detection antibody

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Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

At the recommended concentration ab186669 yields one-half maximal inhibition [ND50] of the biological activity of Human Interferon beta (5 ug/ml).

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Function

Type I interferon cytokine that plays a key role in the innate immune response to infection, developing tumors and other inflammatory stimuli (PubMed:10049744, PubMed:10556041, PubMed:6157094, PubMed:6171735, PubMed:7665574, PubMed:8027027, PubMed:8969169). Signals via binding to high-affinity (IFNAR2) and low-affinity (IFNAR1) heterodimeric receptor, activating the canonical Jak-STAT signaling pathway resulting in transcriptional activation or repression of interferon-regulated genes that encode the effectors of the interferon response, such as antiviral proteins, regulators of cell proliferation and differentiation, and immunoregulatory proteins (PubMed:10049744, PubMed:10556041, PubMed:7665574, PubMed:8027027, PubMed:8969169). Signals mostly via binding to a IFNAR1-IFNAR2 heterodimeric receptor, but can also function with IFNAR1 alone and independently of Jak-STAT pathways (By similarity). Elicits a wide variety of responses, including antiviral and antibacterial activities, and can regulate the development of B-cells, myelopoiesis and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-inducible production of tumor necrosis factor (By similarity). Plays a role in neuronal homeostasis by regulating dopamine turnover and protecting dopaminergic neurons: acts by promoting neuronal autophagy and alpha-synuclein clearance, thereby preventing dopaminergic neuron loss (By similarity). IFNB1 is more potent than interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha) in inducing the apoptotic and antiproliferative pathways required for control of tumor cell growth (By similarity).

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Rabbit Polyclonal Interferon beta antibody. C-terminal. Suitable for WB, sELISA, IHC-P, Neut and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human IFNB1 aa 1 to C-terminus.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Lyophilized
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human IFNB1 aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P01574
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Reconstitution
Reconstitute in water
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

Although some customers have been successful in IHC we no longer batch test in this application.

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Interferon beta also known as IFN-beta or beta interferon is a type I interferon with a mass of approximately 20 kDa. It originates primarily from fibroblasts and plays an essential role in the immune response. This protein targets and binds to specific cell surface receptors initiating various antiviral states within cells. This action assists in slowing down viral replication and spread. IFN-beta's expression increases in response to viral infections making it an important component in the body's first line of defense against pathogens.

Biological function summary

Interferon beta functions as an important mediator of immune functions regulating the activity of natural killer cells and macrophages. It also boosts antigen presentation to T cells. Interferon beta belongs to the larger family of interferons which includes IFN-alpha and IFN-gamma each having distinct effects but working together to mount an effective immune response. Though it does not form part of a complex it plays a critical standalone role in immune signaling pathways.

Pathways

Interferon beta associates strongly with the JAK-STAT signaling pathway. Upon activation it interacts with receptors to phosphorylate STAT proteins mainly STAT1 and STAT2 which then dimerize and translocate to the nucleus to trigger gene expression. Another important pathway is the antiviral response where interferon beta modulates the expression of hundreds of interferon-stimulated genes. These pathways intricately involve other proteins like IFN-alpha and IFN-gamma which work synergistically to establish an effective antiviral environment.

Associated diseases and disorders

Interferon beta shows significant implications in multiple sclerosis and hepatitis C infection. It is widely used as a therapeutic agent in managing multiple sclerosis by modulating the immune response to reduce inflammation and slow disease progression. Similarly its role in antiviral defense makes it relevant to hepatitis C infection management. In these contexts IFN-alpha and IFN-gamma are also important as they share similar antiviral and immunomodulatory functions that can complement IFN-beta's actions enhancing the treatment's efficacy.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Interferon beta antibody - C-terminal (ab186669), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Interferon beta antibody - C-terminal (ab186669)

    ab186669 was used for Western blot at a concentration of 0.1-0.2 μg/ml, and the detection limit for recombinant Human Interferon beta is 1.5-3.0 ng/lane when used in conjunction with compatible secondary reagents.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Interferon beta antibody - C-terminal (ab186669)

    Performed under non-reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 22 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Interferon beta antibody - C-terminal (ab186669), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Interferon beta antibody - C-terminal (ab186669)

    ab186669 was used for Western blot at a concentration of 0.1-0.2 μg/ml, and the detection limit for recombinant Human Interferon beta is 1.5-3.0 ng/lane when used in conjunction with compatible secondary reagents.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Interferon beta antibody - C-terminal (ab186669)

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 22 kDa

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