Anti-IL23A (Interleukin-23 Subunit alpha, IL-23 Subunit alpha, IL-23-A, Interleukin-23 Subunit p19,

This monoclonal antibody recognizes human IL-23, a heterodimeric cytokine composed of the p40 subunit shared with IL-12 and a specific p19 subunit. This antibody recognizes heterodimeric IL-23, but does not react with the p40 subunit alone or recombinant IL-12(p70) when used as a capture antibody in ELISA. IL-23 is secreted by activated dendritic cells and macrophages and has been shown to enhance IFN-y secretion by memory (CD45RO) T cells in an IL-2 dependent manner. IL-23 may also induce unique Th subset (designated ThIL-17) that secretes the cytokines IL-17, IL-6, TNF and low levels of IFN-y. IL-23 has been shown to promote immunity to mycobacteria and has been shown to be upregulated in response to some viral infections and in psoriatic lesions. IL-23 binds to the IL-23 receptor comprised of a B1 subunit shared with the IL-12 receptor and IL-23-specific subunit. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 10ug/ml, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.