Description
The SL-12.1 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes human Interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF-3). Viral infection in mammals can lead to the induction of multiple pathways as part of the host defense mechanism. One of the major pathways activated is the JAK-STAT pathway by various interferons (IFNα and IFNβ). These IFNs exert their influence via transcriptional activation of specific target genes involved in antiviral defense, for example the chemokine ISG15 gene or the major histocompatibility complex class I and II molecules. These genes in turn are regulated by the JAK-STAT signaling pathway and through interferon regulatory factors (IRFs). IRFs are a family of transcription factors that possess a broad range of activities. IRF-3 is one of nine members which all share a common DNA binding domain which binds to an IFN stimulated response element (ISRE) found in the majority of IFN-inducible promoters. The IRF3 gene expresses a 50 kDa protein which is constitutively expressed in all tissues. The protein undergoes post-translational modification as well as dimerization and is translocated from the cytoplasm to the nucleus upon viral infection or exposure to dsRNA.
Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647 under optimum conditions, and unreacted Alexa Fluor® 647 was removed.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
3. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
4. The Alexa Fluor®, Pacific Blue™, and Cascade Blue® dye antibody conjugates in this product are sold under license from Molecular Probes, Inc. for research use only, excluding use in combination with microarrays, or as analyte specific reagents. The Alexa Fluor® dyes (except for Alexa Fluor® 430), Pacific Blue™ dye, and Cascade Blue® dye are covered by pending and issued patents.
5. Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc., Eugene, OR.
6. Alexa Fluor® 647 fluorochrome emission is collected at the same instrument settings as for allophycocyanin (APC).
7. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
8. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
