Biolegend, 513009, Purified anti-human IL-21 (Maxpar® Ready) Antibody, 100μg

Interleukin 21 (IL-21) is a potent immunomodulatory cytokine primarily produced by NKT cells and CD4 + T cells, particularly the inflammatory Th17 subset. It exerts pleiotropic effects on both innate and adaptive immune responses. These include positive effects such as enhancing proliferation of NK cells and cytotoxic T cells, and inhibitory effects on the antigen-presenting function of dendritic cells. IL-21 also has proapoptotic effects on B cells and NK cells. Recent studies have shown that IL-21 functions as an autocrine cytokine, strongly inducing Th17 differentiation and suppressing Foxp3 expression, making it a potential therapeutic target for treating cancer and inflammatory diseases.
100μg
Verified Reactivity: Human
Reported Reactivity: Rhesus
Antibody Type: Monoclonal
Host Species: Mouse
Immunogen: Recombinant full length human IL-21
Formulation: Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide and EDTA.
Preparation: The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography.
Concentration: 1.0 mg/ml
Storage & Handling: The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C.
Application: ELISA Capture - Quality tested CyTOF® - Verified
Recommended Usage: This product is suitable for use with the Maxpar® Metal Labeling Kits. For metal labeling using Maxpar® Ready antibodies, proceed directly to the step to Partially Reduce the Antibody by adding 100 µl of Maxpar® Ready antibody to 100 µl of 4 mM TCEP-R in a 50 kDa filter and continue with the protocol. Always refer to the latest version of Maxpar® User Guide when conjugating Maxpar® Ready antibodies.
Additional Product Notes: Maxpar® is a registered trademark of Standard BioTools Inc.
RRID: AB_2563781 (BioLegend Cat. No. 513009)
Distribution: Th17
Function: Immunomodulation
Cell Sources: NK-T cells and T cells
Cell Targets: Cytotoxic T cells (CTL) and Natural Killer (NK) cells that can destroy malignant or infected cells
Receptors: IL-21R
Cell Type: Th17
Biology Area: Immunology, Innate Immunity
Molecular Family: Cytokines/Chemokines
Antigen References: 1. Nurieva R. 2007. Nature 448:416. 2. Parrish-Novak J, et al. 2002. J. Leukocyte Biol. 72:856. 3. Dumoutier L, et al. 2000. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 97:10144. 4. Asao H, et al. 2001. J. Immunol. 167:1. 5. Parrish-Novak J, et al. 2000. Nature 408:57.
Gene ID: 59067
UniProt: View information about IL-21 on UniProt.org
Clone: 3A3-N2
Regulatory Status: RUO
Other Names: Interleukin 21
Isotype: Mouse IgG1, κ
Q: Can I obtain CyTOF data related to your Maxpar® Ready antibody clones?
A: We do not test our antibodies by mass cytometry or on a CyTOF machine in-house. The data displayed on our website is provided by Fluidigm®. Please contact Fluidigm® directly for additional data and further details.

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Q: Can I use Maxpar® Ready format clones for flow cytometry staining?
A: We have not tested the Maxpar® Ready antibodies formulated in solution containing EDTA for flow cytometry staining. While it is likely that this will work in majority of the situations, it is best to use the non-EDTA formulated version of the same clone for flow cytometry testing. The presence of EDTA in some situations might negatively affect staining.
Q: I am having difficulty observing a signal after conjugating a metal tag to your Maxpar® antibody. Please help troubleshoot.
A: We only supply the antibody and not test that in house. Please contact Fluidigm® directly for troubleshooting advice: http://techsupport.fluidigm.com/
Q: Is there a difference between buffer formulations related to Maxpar® Ready and purified format antibodies?
A: The Maxpar® Ready format antibody clones are formulated in Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide and EDTA. The regular purified format clones are formulated in solution that does not contain any EDTA. Both formulations are however without any extra carrier proteins.