anti-MIF Antibody

MIF

macrophage migration inhibitory factor, Phenylpyruvate tautomerase, Glycosylation-inhibiting factor, GIF

MIF (macrophage migration inhibitory factor) was one of the first cytokine activities to be discovered and was initially described as a T cell-derived factor that inhibits the random migration of microphages. Recently, MIF was rediscovered as a pituitary hormone that acts as the counter-regulatory hormone for glucocorticoid action within the immune system. MIF was released from macrophages and T-cells in response to physiological concentrations of glucocorticoids. The secreted MIF counter-regulates the immunosuppressive effects of steroids on immune cell activation and cytokine production. MIF also plays a critical role in the host control of inflammation and immunity.

Rabbit

Polyclonal

Rabbit IgG

Mouse, rat

Synthetic peptide surrounding amino acid 67 of human MIF

0.2 mg/ml

Liquid

100 µg (0.2 mg/ml) affinity purified rabbit anti-MIF polyclonal antibody in phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.2, containing 30% glycerol, 0.5% BSA, 0.01% thimerosal.

Affinity purified

Western blot, Immunoprecipitation

Western blotting (0.5-4 µg/ml) and immunoprecipitation (5-10 µg/ml). However, the optimal conditions should be determined individually.

Shelf time: 12 months in temp.: -20 deg.C

gel pack

The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use.

This antibody needs to be stored at + 4°C in a fridge short term in a concentrated dilution. Freeze thaw will destroy a percentage in every cycle and should be avoided.

If you buy Antibodies supplied by Biovision they should be stored frozen at - 24°C for long term storage and for short term at + 5°C.

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