Anti-IL-31

Analysis Note

ControlRAW264.7 cell lysate

Application

Research CategorySignaling

Research Sub CategoryDevelopmental Signaling

Anti-IL-31 Antibody is a highly specific rabbit polyclonal antibody, that targets IL-31 & has been tested in western blotting & IHC.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: 10 µg/mL from a representative lot detected IL-31 in rat skeletal muscle tissue.

Disclaimer

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General description

Interleukin-31 (IL-31) is a T-cell cytokine that activates STAT3 and possibly STAT1 and STAT5 through the IL-31 heterodimeric receptor composed of IL31RA and OSMR. IL-31 is similar to IL-6 type cytokines and is produced mainly by T helper type 2 cells. The ligand-induced oligomerization of a dimeric receptor complex containing IL-31 receptor A and oncostatin M receptor is the mediator of IL-31 activity. These proteins activate the JAK/STAT and the AKT signaling pathways in response to IL-31 binding. RNA levels of IL-31 receptor A and oncostatin M receptor are induced in activated monocytes and expressed highly in epithelial cells. Overexpression of IL-31 in transgenic mice results in the development of pruritis, alopecia, and skin lesions. Mutations of IL-31 in humans may result in atopic dermatitis, suggesting that IL-31 may play a role in skin immunity and may represent a novel target for antipruritic drug development.

Immunogen

Epitope: N-terminus

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to the N-terminus of human IL-31.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Antigen Affinity Purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing PBS with up to 0.1% sodium azide.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in RAW264.7 cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 2.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected IL-31 in 15 µg of RAW264.7 cell lysate.

Specificity

This antibody recognizes the N-terminus of IL-31.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~30 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may appear in some lysate(s).