Anti-IL-23 (human), Azide Free Clone B-Z23 [Mouse]

Specificity: Recognizes both recombinant and natural human IL-23, p19 sub-unit, Format: Phosphate-buffered saline. Sterile-filtered through 0.22 µm and treated to remove endotoxins. Carrier and preservative free, Storage: Store at +2-8°C for 12 months. For longer storage, freeze aliquots, Application Notes: Neutralises the bioactivity of rhIL-23 on mouse splenocytes C57BI/6 (measurement of mIL-17 or mIL-22 production) Protein function: Associates with IL12B to form the IL-23 interleukin, a heterodimeric cytokine which functions in innate and adaptive immunity. IL-23 may constitute with IL-17 an acute response to infection in peripheral tissues. IL-23 binds to a heterodimeric receptor complex composed of IL12RB1 and IL23R, activates the Jak-Stat signaling cascade, stimulates memory rather than naive T-cells and promotes production of proinflammatory cytokines. IL-23 induces autoimmune inflammation and thus may be responsible for autoimmune inflammatory diseases and may be important for tumorigenesis. [The UniProt Consortium]