Neutralization: To yield one-half maximal inhibition [ND50] of the biological activity ofhRANTES (100 ng/mL), a concentration of 5.0 - 7.0 μg/mL of this antibody is required. ELISA: To detect hRANTES by direct ELISA (using 100l/well antibody solution) aconcentration of at least 0.5g/mL of this antibody is required. This antigen affinity purifiedantibody, in conjunction with compatible secondary reagents, allows the detection of 0.2 -0.4 ng/well of recombinant hRANTES. Western Blot: To detect hRANTES by Western Blot analysis this antibody can be used at aconcentration of 0.1 - 0.2 μg/mL. Used in conjunction with compatible secondary reagentsthe detection limit for recombinant hRANTES is 1.5 - 3.0 ng/lane, under either reducing ornon-reducing conditions. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Reconstitution
Centrifuge vial prior to opening. Restore in sterile water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL.
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.2 without preservatives.
Preservative
Without preservative
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody prior to reconstitution at -20 °C. Following reconstitution the antibody can be stored at 2-8 °C for one month or at -20 °C for longer.
Target
CCL5
(Chemokine (C-C Motif) Ligand 5 (CCL5))
Alternative Name
RANTES / CCL5
Background
Rantes, also known as CCL5, is the protein classified as a chemotactic cytokine or chemokine. This protein is a chemotactic for blood monocytes, memory T helper cells, eosinophils and basophils, and plays an active role in recruiting leukocytes into inflammatory sites. Rantes also induces the proliferation and activation of certain natural-killer (NK) cells to form CHAK (CC-Chemokine-activated killer) cells. It is also an HIV-suppressive factor released from CD8+ T cells.Synonyms: C-C motif chemokine 5, D17S136E, E °CP, Eosinophil-chemotactic cytokine, SCYA5, SIS-delta, Small-inducible cytokine A5, T-cell-specific protein RANTES, cell-specific protein P228