Catalogue number
                            ANT-014 
                                Synonyms
                                Lymphotoxin-alpha, LT-alpha, TNF-beta, Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 1, LTA, TNFB, TNFSF1, LT.
                                Type
                                Mouse Anti Human Monoclonal.
                                Introduction
                                Lymphotoxin-alpha (LT-alpha or LTA) belongs to the TNF ligand superfamily, which bind the same TNF receptor and mediate similar pleiotropic effect. LTA is a proinflammatory cytokine with important 
biological activity and immunomodulatory function and is known to influence a variety of cellular response. Furthermore, LTA mediates a large variety of inflammatory, immunostimulatory, and antiviral responses, is involved in the formation of secondary lymphoid organs during development and has a role in apoptosis. LTA is highly inducible, secreted, and forms heterotrimers with lymphotoxin-beta which anchors lymphotoxin-alpha to the cell surface. LTA, which is located within the MHC III region of chromosome 6, shows close relation to the HLA class I (HLA-B) and class II (HLA-DR) genes. Polymorphism in the LTA gene appears to contribute to infectious disease susceptibility and infection. Genetic variations in the LTA gene are linked to susceptibility to leprosy type 4 and psoriatic arthritis.
 
                                Physical Appearance
                                Sterile Filtered clear solution.
                                Clone
                                PAT15A3AT.
                                Immunogen
                                Anti-human LTA mAb, is derived from hybridization of mouse F0 myeloma cells with spleen cells from BALB/c mice immunized with recombinant human LTA amino acids 35-205 purified from E. coli.
                                Ig Subclass
                                Mouse IgG2b heavy chain and ? light chain. 
                                Purification Method
                                LTA antibody was purified from mouse ascitic fluids by protein-G affinity chromatography.
                                Formulation
                                1mg/ml containing PBS, pH-7.4, & 0.1% Sodium Azide.
 
                                Storage Procedures
                                For periods up to 1 month store at 4°C, for longer periods of time, store at -20°C. Prevent freeze thaw cycles.
                                Stability / Shelf Life
                                12 months at -20°C. 1 month at 4°C.
                                Applications
                                LTA antibody has been tested by ELISA, Western blot and Immunofluorescence analysis to assure specificity and reactivity. Since application varies, however, each investigation should be titrated by the reagent to obtain optimal results. Recommended dilution range for Western blot analysis and Immunofluorescence is 1:250 ~ 500.
Recommended starting dilution is 1:250.
                                Safety Data Sheet
                                
                                Usage
                                ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.