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AB226166

Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MIF antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Rat, Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.

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GLIF, MMIF, MIF, Macrophage migration inhibitory factor, Glycosylation-inhibiting factor, L-dopachrome isomerase, L-dopachrome tautomerase, Phenylpyruvate tautomerase, GIF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized Neuro-2a (mouse neuroblastoma cell line) cells labeling MIF with ab187064 at 1/100 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining on Neuro-2a cell line.

The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is detected with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) (ab195889) (red) at 1/200 dilution.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab187064).

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)

Intracellular flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 90% methanol permeabilized Neuro-2a (mouse neuroblastoma cell line) cell line labeling MIF with ab187064 at 1/500 (red) compared with a Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (ab172730) (black) and an unlabeled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (blue). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab187064).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized RAW 264.7 (mouse macrophage cell line transformed with Abelson murine leukemia virus) cells labeling MIF with ab187064 at 1/100 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining on RAW 264.7 cell line.

The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is detected with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) (ab195889) (red) at 1/200 dilution.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab187064).

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)

Intracellular flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde fixed, 90% methanol permeabilized RAW 264.7 (mouse macrophage cell line transformed with Abelson murine leukemia virus) cell line labeling MIF with ab187064 at 1/500 (red) compared with a Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (ab172730) (black) and an unlabeled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (blue). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab187064).

Western blot - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] - BSA and Azide free (AB226166)

ab187064 was shown to specifically react with MIF in wild-type HAP1 cells as signal was lost in MIF knockout cells. Wild-type and MIF knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab187064 and ab181602 (Rabbit anti-GAPDH loading control) were incubated 1 hour at room temperature at 1/1000 dilution and 1/200,000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L), Peroxidase conjugated (ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/100,000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging. The blot was developed on a BIO-RAD® ChemiDoc™ MP instrument using the ECL technique.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab187064).

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-MIF antibody [EPR18149-128] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/mif-antibody-epr18149-128-ab187064'>ab187064</a>) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild type HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg/mL

Lane 2:

MIF knockout HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg/mL

Lane 3:

Jurkat (human T cell leukemia T lymphocyte) whole cell lysate at 20 µg/mL

Lane 4:

Neuro-2a (mouse neuroblastoma neuroblast) whole cell lysate at 20 µg/mL

Predicted band size: 12 kDa

Observed band size: 13 kDa

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Exposure time: 15s

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR18149-128

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat, Human

Applications

ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), WB

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab226166 is the carrier-free version of ab187064.

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) also known as glycosylation-inhibiting factor is a protein with a molecular mass of approximately 12.5 kDa. It plays a mechanistic role as a cytokine that regulates immune responses specifically influencing macrophage behavior. MIF expresses in various cell types including immune and epithelial cells. It gets secreted by activated lymphocytes and macrophages pointing to its involvement in the inflammatory process.
Biological function summary

MIF acts as an upstream regulator of innate immunity and exerts broad influence on cytokine release. MIF elevates pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-1beta promoting an immune response. It does not typically form part of a complex but interacts with cell surface receptors like CD74 triggering intracellular signaling pathways. These interactions illustrate MIF as a regulator of immune cell recruitment and activation.

Pathways

MIF participates in the glucocorticoid receptor regulatory pathway and MAP kinase pathway. It shows interaction with JNK and ERK1/2 proteins which further map into important cellular reactions like stress response and cell proliferation. By integrating into these pathways MIF influences cell survival proliferation and inflammatory cascades emphasizing its role in immune regulation.

MIF links to inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and sepsis. It influences disease progression by interacting with proteins like TNF-alpha and IL-6 contributing to inflammatory damage. Elevated MIF levels often correlate with disease severity in rheumatoid arthritis acting as a potential target for therapy. Furthermore sepsis demonstrates a similar pattern where MIF modulation can impact patient outcomes underlining its relevance in clinical investigations.

Product protocols

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Target data

Pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in the innate immune response to bacterial pathogens (PubMed : 15908412, PubMed : 17443469, PubMed : 23776208). The expression of MIF at sites of inflammation suggests a role as mediator in regulating the function of macrophages in host defense (PubMed : 15908412, PubMed : 17443469, PubMed : 23776208). Counteracts the anti-inflammatory activity of glucocorticoids (PubMed : 15908412, PubMed : 17443469, PubMed : 23776208). Has phenylpyruvate tautomerase and dopachrome tautomerase activity (in vitro), but the physiological substrate is not known (PubMed : 11439086, PubMed : 17526494). It is not clear whether the tautomerase activity has any physiological relevance, and whether it is important for cytokine activity (PubMed : 11439086, PubMed : 17526494).
See full target information MIF

Publications (2)

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Nature immunology 26:1182-1197 PubMed40588561

2025

Chemosensor receptors are lipid-detecting regulators of macrophage function in cancer.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Giulia Marelli,Nicolò Morina,Simone Puccio,Marta Iovino,Marta Pandini,Federica Portale,Mattia Carvetta,Divya Mishra,Elisabetta Diana,Greta Meregalli,Elvezia Paraboschi,Javier Cibella,Clelia Peano,Gianluca Basso,Gabriele De Simone,Chiara Camisaschi,Elena Magrini,Giulio Sartori,Elham Karimi,Piergiuseppe Colombo,Massimo Lazzeri,Paolo Casale,Lavinia Morosi,Giuseppe Martano,Rosanna Asselta,Eduardo Bonavita,Hiro Matsunami,Francesco Bertoni,Logan Walsh,Enrico Lugli,Diletta Di Mitri

Cellular & molecular immunology 21:770-786 PubMed38839914

2024

HIF-1α and MIF enhance neutrophil-driven type 3 immunity and chondrogenesis in a murine spondyloarthritis model.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Akihiro Nakamura,Sungsin Jo,Sayaka Nakamura,Mansi K Aparnathi,Shaghayegh Foroozan Boroojeni,Mariia Korshko,Ye-Soo Park,Himanshi Gupta,Sandra Vijayan,Jason S Rockel,Mohit Kapoor,Igor Jurisica,Tae-Hwan Kim,Nigil Haroon
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