IL15 Antibody

Interleukin-15 (IL-15), also designated IL-T, is a cloned cytokine which shares several biological activities but no sequence homology with IL-2. Human, mouse and simian IL-15 cDNA clones have been isolated and characterized. All 3 species encode a 162 amino acid residue precursor protein containing a 48 amino acid leader that is cleaved to generate the mature form of IL-15. IL-15 stimulates the proliferation of T cells and NK cells, while enhancing B cell expansion and antibody production. Unlike IL-2, IL-15 is not produced by lymphocytes, but appears to be produced by macrophages, epithelial lines, muscle and placenta. IL-15 has also been shown to be a chemoattractant for human blood T lymphocytes and to be able to induce lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) activity in NK cells as well as to be able to induce the generation of cytolytic effector cells. Studies have shown that IL-15 is the only other cytokine that shares the beta signaling subunit of the IL-2R. Evidence also suggests that like IL-2, IL-4 and IL-7, IL-15 utilizes the common IL-2Rgamma subunit.

P40933

Mouse

A recombinant fragment of human IL15 was used as the immunogen for the Interleukin-15 antibody.

Monoclonal

IgG2a κ

IHC-P

Purified

1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

Aliquot the Interleukin-15 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

This Interleukin-15 antibody is available for research use only.