IL-6 Antibody

• Catalog Number: orb345128
• Category: Antibodies
• Description: IL6 antibody
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Species/Host: Rabbit
• Isotype: IgG
• Conjugation: Unconjugated
• Reactivity: Human
• Form/Appearance: Lyophilized
• Concentration: 1.0 mg/mL
• Buffer/Preservatives: None
• Purity: IL-6 antibody detects recombinant and native IL-6 present in body fluids and cell supernatants in various assays (ie. IL-1 stimulated IL-6 production from fibroblasts). In Western blot analysis of natural cell products or human body fluids, multiple bands of IL-6 will appear due to the variable amount of glycosylation on the molecule. The antiserum is also useful for neutralization of human of IL-6 activity in bioassays. For neutralization, incubate the sample with a 1:400 dilution of the antiserum for at least 4 hours before being tested. A control of similarly diluted normal rabbit IgG (heat inactivated) is recommended. In neutralization experiments in vitro, this antibody does not result in enhanced activity of IL-6. However, because antibodies to IL-6 may act as a soluble receptor in vivo, some antibodies to IL-6 act as carriers and enhance IL-6 activity. This product has minimal reactivity with mouse IL-6.
• Immunogen: This purified antibody was prepared from whole rabbit serum produced by repeated immunizations with mature length recombinant human IL-6 produced in E.coli.
• UniProt ID: P05231
• Tested applications: ELISA, IHC, WB
• Dilution range: ELISA: 1:10,000, IHC: 1:200 - 1:1,000, WB: 1:300 - 1:1,000
• Application notes: This purified antibody has been tested for use in IHC and western blotting. Reactivity is also expected in ELISA, neutralizations, radioimmunoassay and immunohistochemistry. The endotoxin content is estimated to be < 10 pg/µl by the LAL method. By western blot a band approximately 23.7 kDa in size corresponding to native human IL-6 protein is expected in the appropriate cell lysate or extract. Specific conditions for reactivity should be optimized by the end user.
• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Storage: Store vial at 4° C prior to restoration. For extended storage aliquot contents and freeze at -20° C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Centrifuge product if not completely clear after standing at room temperature. This product is stable for several weeks at 4° C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use.
• Alternative names: rabbit Anti-IL-6 antibody, rabbit anti-interleukin
• Note: For research use only
• NCBI: NP_000591.1

Immunohistochemistry of Rabbit Anti-IL6-Antibody. Tissue: human lymph nodes at pH9. Fixation: formalin fixed paraffin embedded. Antigen retrieval: not required. Primary antibody: Anti-IL-6 antibody at 10 µg/ml for 1 h at RT. Secondary antibody: Peroxidase rabbit secondary antibody at 1:10000 for 45 min at RT. Localization: IL-6 is cytoplasmic. Staining: IL-6 as precipitated brown signal (B 20x, B 40x) hematoxylin purple nuclear counterstain. Negative Control (A 20x).

Western blot using Biorbyt's anti-Human IL6 antibody shows detection of a band ~24 kDa in size corresponding to recombinant human IL6 (arrowhead). Molecular weight markers are also shown. After transfer, the membrane was blocked overnight with 1% BSA in TTBS followed by reaction with primary antibody at a 1:500 dilution. Detection occurred using HRP conjugated anti-Rabbit IgG (p/n orb347654) secondary antibody diluted 1:40000 in blocking buffer (p/n orb348637) and FemtoMax™ Chemiluminescent substrate.