Loading...

LEAF™ Purified anti-mouse IL-4 Antibody

Pricing & Availability
Clone
11B11 (See other available formats)
Regulatory Status
RUO
Other Names
Interleukin-4, Ia inducing factor (IaIF), B cell stimulating factor-1 (BSF-1), Hodgkin's cell growth factor (HCGF), Mast cell growth factor-2 (MCGF-2), Macrophage fusion factor (MFF), T cell growth factor-2 (TCGF-2)
Isotype
Rat IgG1, κ
Ave. Rating
Submit a Review
Product Citations
publications
MouseIL-4_061604
  • MouseIL-4_061604
Compare all formats
Cat # Size Price Quantity Check Availability Save
This product has been discontinued as a part of our ongoing LEAF™ to Ultra-LEAF™ antibody transition.
The equivalent Ultra-LEAF™ product may be available at comparable or significantly lower price.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Try using our Advanced Search to find products.

Would you like to recommend a new product? Contact our business development team.

Would you like a custom conjugated antibody product? Contact our custom solutions team.
Description

IL-4 is a pleiotropic cytokine produced by activated T cells, mast cells, and basophils. IL-4 is a potent lymphoid cell growth factor which stimulates the growth and activation of certain B cells and T cells. IL-4 is important for regulation of T helper subset development.

Product Details
Technical Data Sheet (pdf)

Product Details

Verified Reactivity
Mouse
Antibody Type
Monoclonal
Host Species
Rat
Immunogen
Partially purified native mouse IL-4
Formulation
0.2 µm filtered in phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing no preservative. Endotoxin level is <0.1 EU/µg of the protein (<0.01 ng/µg of the protein) as determined by the LAL test.
Preparation
The LEAF™ (Low Endotoxin, Azide-Free) antibody was purified by affinity chromatography.
Concentration
1.0 mg/ml
Storage & Handling
The IL-4 antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C. This LEAF™ solution contains no preservative; handle under aseptic conditions.
Application

ELISA Capture - Quality tested
CyTOF® - Verified
ELISPOT Capture, Neut, ICC, IP, IHC - Reported in the literature, not verified in house
Recommended Usage

Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested by ELISA assay. For ELISPOT applications, a concentration range of 2-6 µg/ml is recommended. For ELISA capture applications, a concentration range of 0.5-2.0 µg/ml is recommended. To obtain a linear standard curve, serial dilutions of IL-4 recombinant protein ranging from 250 to 2 pg/ml are recommended for each ELISA plate. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.


This product is included in our Activation Bundles. Learn more...
Application Notes

ELISA1,2,10,13 or ELISPOT5 Capture: The purified 11B11 antibody is useful as the capture antibody in a sandwich ELISA or ELISPOT assay, when used in conjunction with the biotinylated BVD6-24G2 antibody (Cat. No. 504202) as the detecting antibody and recombinant mouse IL-4 (Cat. No. 575609) as the standard. The LEAF™ purified antibody is suggested for ELISPOT capture.
Neutralization1-2,9,12: The 11B11 antibody can neutralize the bioactivity of natural or recombinant IL-4. The LEAF™ purified antibody (Endotoxin <0.1 EU/µg, Azide-Free, 0.2 µm filtered) is recommended for neutralization of mouse IL-4 bioactivity in vivo and in vitro (Cat. No. 504108).
Additional reported applications (for the relevant formats) include: immunoprecipitation16, immunohistochemical staining of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections8 and paraformaldehyde-fixed, saponin-treated frozen tissue sections6,7, and immunocytochemistry4.
Note: For testing mouse IL-4 in serum, plasma or supernatant, BioLegend's ELISA Max™ Sets (Cat. No. 431101 to 431106) are specially developed and recommended.

Application References

(PubMed link indicates BioLegend citation)
  1. Shirai A, et al. 1994. Cytokine 6:329. (ELISA, Neut)
  2. Abrams J. 1995. Curr. Prot. Immunol. John Wiley and Sons New York. Unit 6.20. (ELISA, Neut)
  3. Assenmacher M, et al. 1994. Eur. J. Immunol. 24:1097.
  4. Openshaw P, et al. 1995. J. Exp. Med. 182:1357. (ICC)
  5. Klinman D, et al. 1994. Curr. Prot. Immunol. John Wiley and Sons New York. Unit 6.19. (ELISA Capture)
  6. Litton M, et al. 1994. J. Immunol. Methods 175:47. (IHC)
  7. Andersson U, et al. 1999. Detection and quantification of gene expression. New York:Springer-Verlag. (IHC)
  8. Fan WY, et al. 2001. Exp. Biol. Med. 226:1045. (IHC)
  9. Hara M, et al. 2001. J. Immunol. 166:3789. (Neut)
  10. Dzhagalov I, et al. 2007. J. Immunol. 178:2113. (ELISA)
  11. Lawson BR, et al. 2007. J. Immunol. 178:5366.
  12. Wang W, et al. 2007. J. Immunol. 178:4885. (Neut)
  13. Xu G, et al. 2007. J. Immunol. 179:5358. (ELISA) PubMed
  14. Ohnmacht C, et al. 2008. Blood 113:2816. PubMed
  15. Charles N, et al. 2010. Nat. Med. 16:701. (FC) PubMed
  16. Zavorotinskaya T, et al. 2003. Mol. Ther. 7:155. (IP)
Product Citations
  1. Du C, et al. 2016. Nat Commun. 7: 11120. PubMed
  2. Amir M, et al. 2018. Cell Rep. 25:3733. PubMed
  3. Essig K et al. 2017. Immunity. 47(6):1067-1082 . PubMed
  4. Kaplan BLF et al. 2018. Current protocols in toxicology. 75:11:00 25. PubMed
  5. Cho S, et al. 2017. Sci Rep. 7:35. PubMed
  6. Chisolm DA et al. 2019. Immunity. 51(1):155-168 . PubMed
  7. Chou T, et al. 2016. Nat Commun. 7:11904. PubMed
  8. Tanner S, et al. 2016. J Histochem Cytochem. 64(12):753-767. PubMed
  9. Yoon JH, et al. 2015. Nat Commun. 6: 7600. PubMed
  10. Katsuyama T, et al. 2021. Cell Reports. 36(1):109339. PubMed
  11. Nagashima H, et al. 2016. J Immunol. 196: 4082 - 4089. PubMed

Antigen Details

Structure
Cytokine; 15-19 kD (Mammalian)
Bioactivity
Differentiation of naïve CD4+ T cells to the TH2 type, proliferation/differentiation of activated B cells, expression of class II MHC antigens, and of low affinity IgE receptors in resting B cells
Cell Sources
Mast cells, T cells, bone marrow stromal cells
Cell Targets
B cells, T cells, monocytes, endothelial cells, fibroblasts
Receptors
Heterodimer IL-4Rα (CD124); γ-subunit (CD132) in common with IL-2R, IL-7R, IL-13R, IL-15R
Cell Type
Tregs
Biology Area
Immunology
Molecular Family
Cytokines/Chemokines
Antigen References

1. Fitzgerald K, et al. Eds. 2001. The Cytokine FactsBook. Academic Press San Diego.
2. Boulay J, et al. 1992. Curr. Opin. Immunol. 4:294.
3. Dullens H, et al. 1991. In vivo 5:567.
4. Paul W. 1991. Blood 77:1859.

Regulation
Upregulated by IL-2, platelet activating factor; downregulated by TGF-β
Gene ID
16189 View all products for this Gene ID
Specificity (DOES NOT SHOW ON TDS):
IL-4
Specificity Alt (DOES NOT SHOW ON TDS):
IL-4
App Abbreviation (DOES NOT SHOW ON TDS):
ELISA Capture, CyTOF®, ELISPOT Capture, Neut, ICC, IP, IHC
UniProt
View information about IL-4 on UniProt.org

Related FAQs

Do you guarantee that your antibodies are totally pathogen free?

BioLegend does not test for pathogens in-house aside from the GoInVivo™ product line. However, upon request, this can be tested on a custom basis with an outside, independent laboratory.

Does BioLegend test each Ultra-LEAF™ antibody by functional assay?

No, BioLegend does not test Ultra-LEAF™ antibodies by functional assays unless otherwise indicated. Due to the possible complexities and variations of uses of biofunctional antibodies in different assays and because of the large product portfolio, BioLegend does not currently perform functional assays as a routine QC for the antibodies. However, we do provide references in which the antibodies were used for functional assays and we do perform QC to verify the specificity and quality of the antibody based on our strict specification criteria.

Does BioLegend test each Ultra-LEAF™ antibody for potential pathogens?

No, BioLegend does not test for pathogens in-house unless otherwise indicated.  However, we can recommend an outside vendor to perform this testing as needed.

Have you tested this Ultra-LEAF™ antibody for in vivo or in vitro applications?

We don't test our antibodies for in vivo or in vitro applications unless otherwise indicated. Depending on the product, the TDS may describe literature supporting usage of a particular product for bioassay. It may be best to further consult the literature to find clone specific information.

Go To Top Version: 3    Revision Date: 07.11.2013

For Research Use Only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.

 

This product is supplied subject to the terms and conditions, including the limited license, located at www.biolegend.com/terms) ("Terms") and may be used only as provided in the Terms. Without limiting the foregoing, BioLegend products may not be used for any Commercial Purpose as defined in the Terms, resold in any form, used in manufacturing, or reverse engineered, sequenced, or otherwise studied or used to learn its design or composition without express written approval of BioLegend. Regardless of the information given in this document, user is solely responsible for determining any license requirements necessary for user’s intended use and assumes all risk and liability arising from use of the product. BioLegend is not responsible for patent infringement or any other risks or liabilities whatsoever resulting from the use of its products.

 

BioLegend, the BioLegend logo, and all other trademarks are property of BioLegend, Inc. or their respective owners, and all rights are reserved.

 

8999 BioLegend Way, San Diego, CA 92121 www.biolegend.com
Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-Bio-Legend (246-5343) Phone: (858) 768-5800 Fax: (877) 455-9587

This data display is provided for general comparisons between formats.
Your actual data may vary due to variations in samples, target cells, instruments and their settings, staining conditions, and other factors.
If you need assistance with selecting the best format contact our expert technical support team.

ProductsHere
Login / Register
Remember me
Forgot your password? Reset password?
Create an Account