Abcam, ab314057, Anti-MIF antibody [BLR141J] - BSA free

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MIF antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt, ICC, IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human MIF aa 1 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:BLR141J,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt, IHC-P, ICC, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human MIF aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P14174

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Storage buffer-pH: 7.8 - 8.6Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: 98% Borate buffered saline, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-Up to 12 months, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) also known as glycosylation-inhibiting factor is a protein with a molecular mass of approximately 12.5 kDa. It plays a mechanistic role as a cytokine that regulates immune responses specifically influencing macrophage behavior. MIF expresses in various cell types including immune and epithelial cells. It gets secreted by activated lymphocytes and macrophages pointing to its involvement in the inflammatory process.
Biological function summary
MIF acts as an upstream regulator of innate immunity and exerts broad influence on cytokine release. MIF elevates pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-1beta promoting an immune response. It does not typically form part of a complex but interacts with cell surface receptors like CD74 triggering intracellular signaling pathways. These interactions illustrate MIF as a regulator of immune cell recruitment and activation.
Pathways
MIF participates in the glucocorticoid receptor regulatory pathway and MAP kinase pathway. It shows interaction with JNK and ERK1/2 proteins which further map into important cellular reactions like stress response and cell proliferation. By integrating into these pathways MIF influences cell survival proliferation and inflammatory cascades emphasizing its role in immune regulation.
MIF links to inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and sepsis. It influences disease progression by interacting with proteins like TNF-alpha and IL-6 contributing to inflammatory damage. Elevated MIF levels often correlate with disease severity in rheumatoid arthritis acting as a potential target for therapy. Furthermore sepsis demonstrates a similar pattern where MIF modulation can impact patient outcomes underlining its relevance in clinical investigations.