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Rat IL-4 Antibody

Catalog #: MAB504
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MAB504-SP
MAB504-100
MAB504-500
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Rat IL-4 Antibody Summary

Species Reactivity
Rat
Specificity
Detects rat IL-4 in ELISAs and Western blots. Does not cross-react with recombinant human IL‑4 or recombinant mouse IL‑4.
Source
Monoclonal Mouse IgG2B Clone # 56567
Purification
Protein A or G purified from ascites
Immunogen
E. coli-derived recombinant rat IL‑4
Cys25-Ser147
Accession # P20096.2
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose. *Small pack size (SP) is supplied either lyophilized or as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS.

Applications

Recommended Concentration
Sample
Western Blot
1 µg/mL
Recombinant Rat IL‑4 (Catalog # 504-RL)

Rat IL-4 Sandwich Immunoassay

Recommended Concentration
Reagent
ELISA Capture (Matched Antibody Pair)
2-8 µg/mL 

Use in combination with:

Detection Reagent: Rat IL‑4 Biotinylated Antibody (Catalog # BAF504)

Standard: Recombinant Rat IL-4 Protein (Catalog # 504-RL)

Please Note: Optimal dilutions should be determined by each laboratory for each application. General Protocols are available in the Technical Information section on our website.

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Preparation and Storage

Reconstitution
Reconstitute at 0.5 mg/mL in sterile PBS.
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Shipping
Lyophilized product is shipped at ambient temperature. Liquid small pack size (-SP) is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
  • 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
  • 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
  • 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Background: IL-4

Interleukin-4 (IL-4), also known as B cell-stimulatory factor-1, is a monomeric, approximately 13 kDa - 18 kDa Th2 cytokine that shows pleiotropic effects during immune responses (1-3). It is a glycosylated polypeptide that contains three intrachain disulfide bridges and adopts a bundled four alpha -helix structure (4). Rat IL-4 is synthesized with a 24 aa signal sequence. Mature rat IL-4 shares 41%, 43%, and 59% aa sequence identity with bovine, human, and mouse IL-4, respectively. Human, mouse, and rat IL-4 are species-specific in their activities (5-7). IL-4 exerts its effects through two receptor complexes (8, 9). The type I receptor, which is expressed on hematopoietic cells, is a heterodimer of the ligand binding IL-4 R alpha and the common gamma chain (a shared subunit of the receptors for IL-2, -7, -9, -15, and ‑21). The type II receptor on nonhematopoietic cells consists of IL-4 R alpha and IL-13 R alpha 1. The type II receptor also transduces IL-13 mediated signals. IL-4 is primarily expressed by Th2-biased CD4+ T cells, mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils (1, 2). It promotes cell proliferation, survival, and immunoglobulin class switch to IgG1 and IgE in rodent B cells, acquisition of the Th2 phenotype by naïve CD4+ T cells, priming and chemotaxis of mast cells, eosinophils, and basophils, and the proliferation and activation of epithelial cells (10-13). IL-4 plays a dominant role in the development of allergic inflammation and asthma (12, 14).

References
  1. Benczik, M. and S.L. Gaffen (2004) Immunol. Invest. 33:109.
  2. Chomarat, P. and J. Banchereau (1998) Int. Rev. Immunol. 17:1.
  3. McKnight, A.J. et al. (1991) Eur. J. Immunol. 21:1187.
  4. Redfield, C. et al. (1991) Biochemistry 30:11029.
  5. Ramirez, F. et al. (1988) J. Immunol. Meth. 221:141.
  6. Leitenberg, D. and T.L. Feldbush (1988) Cell. Immunol. 111:451.
  7. Mosman, T.R. et al. (1987) J. Immunol. 138:1813.
  8. Mueller, T.D. et al. (2002) Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1592:237.
  9. Nelms, K. et al. (1999) Annu. Rev. Immunol. 17:701.
  10. Paludan, S.R. (1998) Scand. J. Immunol. 48:459.
  11. Corthay, A. (2006) Scand. J. Immunol. 64:93.
  12. Ryan, J.J. et al. (2007) Crit. Rev. Immunol. 27:15.
  13. Grone, A. (2002) Vet. Immunol. Immunopathol. 88:1.
  14. Rosenberg, H.F. et al. (2007) J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. 119:1303.
Long Name
Interleukin 4
Entrez Gene IDs
3565 (Human); 16189 (Mouse); 287287 (Rat); 397225 (Porcine); 280824 (Bovine); 403785 (Canine); 574281 (Primate); 100302454 (Rabbit)
Alternate Names
B cell growth factor 1; BCDF; B-cell stimulatory factor 1; BCGF1; BCGF-1; binetrakin; BSF1; BSF-1; IL4; IL-4; IL-4B_cell stimulatory factor 1; IL4E12; interleukin 4; interleukin-4; Lymphocyte stimulatory factor 1; MGC79402; pitrakinra

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Citations for Rat IL-4 Antibody

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  1. Adenine Nucleotide Translocase 1 Expression Modulates the Immune Response in Ischemic Hearts
    Authors: F Yergöz, J Friebel, N Kränkel, U Rauch-Kroe, HP Schultheis, U Landmesser, A Dörner
    Cells, 2021-08-19;10(8):.
    Species: Rat
    Sample Types: Cell Lysates
    Applications: Western Blot
  2. The role of cyclosporine and mycophenolate in an orthotopic porcine-to-rat corneal xenotransplantation.
    Authors: Lee HI, Kim MK, Oh JY, Ko JH, Lee HJ, Wee WR, Lee JH
    J. Korean Med. Sci., 2008-06-01;23(3):492-501.
    Species: Rat
    Sample Types: Tissue Homogenates
    Applications: ELISA Development
  3. Overexpression of interleukin-13 induces minimal-change-like nephropathy in rats.
    Authors: Lai KW, Wei CL, Tan LK, Tan PH, Chiang GS, Lee CG, Jordan SC, Yap HK
    J. Am. Soc. Nephrol., 2007-04-11;18(5):1476-85.
    Species: Rat
    Sample Types: Serum
    Applications: ELISA Development

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Rat IL-4 Antibody
By Anonymous on 11/08/2017
Application: ELISA Sample Tested: Serum Species: Rat

The antibody (MAB504) was paired with the goat antibody (BAF504) to build an ELISA for the measurement of rat IL-4. Both antibodies worked well, allowing for the development of an ELISA with good dynamic range and sensitivity.

ELISA Rat IL-4 Antibody MAB504