The IFNA8 gene was positioned in the cluster of interferon genes on 9p22 by deletion mapping . Interferons (IFNs) are proteins made and released by lymphocytes in response to the presence of pathogens—such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites—or tumor cells. IFNs belong to the large class of glycoproteins known as cytokines. Although they are named after their ability to "interfere" with viral replication within host cells, IFNs have other functions: they activate immune cells, such as natural killer cells and macrophages; they increase recognition of infection or tumor cells by up-regulating antigen presentation to T lymphocytes; and they increase the ability of uninfected host cells to resist new infection by virus. Certain host symptoms, such as aching muscles and fever, are related to the production of IFNs during infection.
Organism species: Homo sapiens (Human)
CATALOG NO. | PRODUCT NAME | APPLICATIONS | |
Proteins | APG972Hu01 | Active Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | Cell culture; Activity Assays. |
EPG972Hu61 | Eukaryotic Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | Positive Control; Immunogen; SDS-PAGE; WB. | |
APG972Hu61 | Active Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | Cell culture; Activity Assays. | |
Antibodies | n/a | Monoclonal Antibody to Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | Monoclonal Antibody Customized Service Offer |
n/a | Polyclonal Antibody to Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | Polyclonal Antibody Customized Service Offer | |
Assay Kits | n/a | CLIA Kit for Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | CLIA Kit Customized Service Offer |
n/a | ELISA Kit for Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | ELISA Kit Customized Service Offer |
Organism species: Mus musculus (Mouse)
CATALOG NO. | PRODUCT NAME | APPLICATIONS | |
Proteins | RPG972Mu01 | Recombinant Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | Positive Control; Immunogen; SDS-PAGE; WB. |
EPG972Mu61 | Eukaryotic Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | Positive Control; Immunogen; SDS-PAGE; WB. | |
APG972Mu61 | Active Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | Cell culture; Activity Assays. | |
Antibodies | PAG972Mu01 | Polyclonal Antibody to Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | WB; IHC; ICC; IP. |
Assay Kits | n/a | CLIA Kit for Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | CLIA Kit Customized Service Offer |
n/a | ELISA Kit for Interferon Alpha 8 (IFNa8) | ELISA Kit Customized Service Offer |
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