Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an interleukin, secreted by T cells and macrophages to stimulate immune response to trauma. IL-6 is an anti-inflammatory cytokine mediating through its inhibitory effects on IL-1 and TNF-alpha, and its activation of IL10 and IL-1ra. Interleukin 6 interacts with IL-6 receptor and glycoprotein 130. IL-6 mediates fever and the acute phase response, and involves in many disease processes, such as prostate cancer, depression, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. Metastatic cancer patients have higher blood IL-6.

The Mouse anti-human IL-6 antibody specifically detects target derived from human recombinant protein at various concentrations. Cross reactivity with mouse and rat are expected from sequence similarity.

Store at 4°C if intended for use within one month, otherwise, store at -20°C to -80°C. The lyophilized antibody is stable for at least 18 months after the date of receipt when stored at -20°C to -80°C. After reconstitution, it can be aliquoted and stored frozen at -20°C to -80°C in a manual defrost freezer for 6 months without detectable loss of activity. Upon reconstitution, the antibody can also be stored for 1 month at 4°C. Please avoid freeze-thaw cycles, as this will lower the activity of the antibody.