Genetic immunization with cDNA encoding Human IL13-R alpha 1 (extracellular domain). Selection: Based on recognition of the complete native protein expressed on transfected mammalian cells.
Cell based ELISA with intakt, transiently transfected cells: 1/200-1/400. Flow cytometry: 1.2 μg/10 6 cells. Immunofluorescence: 1 μg/10 Specific inhibition of IL-13-dependent proliferation of TF-1 cells by GM-1E7 (See Figure.3).
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.2 without preservatives
Preservative
Without preservative
Storage
4 °C,-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch.
Interleukin 13 (IL-13) is a T cell derived cytokine involved in the regulation of inflammatory and im-mune responses. IL-13Ra1 together with IL-4Ra forms a functional receptor for both IL-4 and IL-13, which is why these two cytokines share many of their biological activities. The receptor is found on human B cells, monocytes and endothelial cells. However, no functional receptor is expressed on T cells, which explains why IL-13, in contrast to IL-4, fails to induce TH2-cell differentiation