Name
TNF-alpha, Human, mAb 52B83
Catalog nr
HM2010 (lot number and expiry date are indicated on the label)
Short description
The monoclonal antibody 52B83 reacts with tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha). TNF-alpha is a homotrimeric 17 kDa protein, that interacts with either one of the two types of TNF-receptors, termed I and II, leading to receptor cross-linking and signal transduction. The receptors differ strongly in their intra-cellular signaling pathways...
Size
100 µg
Application
F , FC , P , W
Technical datasheet
Description
The monoclonal antibody 52B83 reacts with tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha). TNF-alpha is a homotrimeric 17 kDa protein, that interacts with either one of the two types of TNF-receptors, termed I and II, leading to receptor cross-linking and signal transduction. The receptors differ strongly in their intra-cellular signaling pathways.
TNF-alpha was originally described as a highly cytotoxic cytokine for tumor cells, it causes tumor necrosis in vivo and shows cytolytic activity against tumor cells in vitro. Furthermore,  TNF-alpha is found to be a central mediator in many inflammatory and immunological processes. It can be induced by various products of micro-organisms and by various cytokines leading to expression of a wide variety of  cytokines. The pro-inflammatory properties of  TNF-alpha play a central role in several auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and inhibition by neutralizing molecules have been shown to be beneficial in patients. 
Cross Reactivity
 Cross reactant  Reactivity (Yes/No)
 Mouse  Yes
 Guinea pig  Yes
 Rhesus monkey  Yes
Formulation
1 ml (100 µg/ml) 0.2 µm filtered antibody solution in PBS, containing 0.1% bovine serum albumin and 0.02% sodium azide.
Species
Mouse IgG1
Application

 

F4

FC3

FS

IA

IF

IP

P5

W4

Yes

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N.D.

 

 

 

 

N.D.= Not Determined; F = Frozen sections; FC = Flow Cytometry; FS = Functional Studies; IA = Immuno Assays; IF = Immuno Fluorescence; IP = Immuno Precipitation; P = Paraffin sections; W = Western blot
Application notes
FC: Antibody 52B83 was used to stain soluble TNF bound to TNF receptors.  Cells were fixed in PBA containing 0.2% formaldehyde (Ref. 3)
W: A reduced sample treatment and 15% SDS-Page was used. The band size observed is 17 kDa (Ref.4).
IHC-P: Tissue sections were fixed in 5% formalin embedded in paraffin and cut into 2µm sections (Ref. 5).
IHC-F:  6-µm tissue sections were fixed in acetone for 10 minutes (Ref. 4). 

 

 
Use
For immunohistology, flow cytometry and Western blotting dilutions to be used depend on detection system applied. It is recommended that users test the reagent and determine their own optimal dilutions. The typical starting working dilution is 1:50.
Aliases
TNF, TNF-SF2, DIF, Cachectin
Storage and stability
Product should be stored at 4°C. Under recommended storage conditions, product is stable for one year.
References
1. Bradding, P et al; Interleukin-4, -5, and -6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha in normal and asthmatic airways: Evidence for the human mast cell as a source of these cytokines. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 1994, 10: 471
2. Bradding, P et al: TNFalpha is localized to nasal mucosal mast cells and is released in acute allergic rhinitis. Clin Exp Allergy 1995, 25: 406
3. Gerspach, J et al; Detection of membrane-bound Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF): an analysis of TNF-specific reagents. Microsc Res Tech 2000, 50: 243
4. Laan van der, N et al; Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) in human skin: a comparison of different antibodies for immunohistochemistry. Arch Dermatol Res 2001, 293: 226
5. Lee, E et al; Clinical and immunohistochemical characteristics of mucoceles. Ann Dermatol 2009, 21:345
Precautions
For research use only. Not for use in or on humans or animals or for diagnostics. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all local/state and federal rules in the use of this product. Hycult Biotech is not responsible for any patent infringements that might result from the use or derivation of this product.
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References
1. Bradding, P et al; Interleukin-4, -5, and -6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha in normal and asthmatic airways: Evidence for the human mast cell as a source of these cytokines. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 1994, 10: 471
2. Bradding, P et al: TNFalpha is localized to nasal mucosal mast cells and is released in acute allergic rhinitis. Clin Exp Allergy 1995, 25: 406
3. Gerspach, J et al; Detection of membrane-bound Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF): an analysis of TNF-specific reagents. Microsc Res Tech 2000, 50: 243
4. Laan van der, N et al; Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) in human skin: a comparison of different antibodies for immunohistochemistry. Arch Dermatol Res 2001, 293: 226
5. Lee, E et al; Clinical and immunohistochemical characteristics of mucoceles. Ann Dermatol 2009, 21:345