Anti-Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1alpha (MIP-1a) human, recombinant, clone 1.A.10

Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha (MIP-1 alpha) belongs to the intercrine beta (chemokine CC) family. MIP-1 alpha is involved in the acute inflammatory state, in the recruitment and activation of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and can inhibit infection of cells with humanimmunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). MIP-1 alpha also acts as a potent growth, survival, and chemotactic factor in multiple melanoma cells. Two know isoforms of MIP-1 alpha can be found, LD78 alpha and LD78 beta. Depending on the isoform or its N-terminal processing, one or more of the CC chemokine receptors CCR1, CCR2, CCR3 and CCR5 can recognize MIP alpha, thus inhibiting HIV infection. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 17ug/ml using an alkaline phosphatase detection system., 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.