Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha ), also known as cachectin and TNFSF2, is the prototypic ligand of the TNF superfamily. It is a pleiotropic molecule that plays a central role in inflammation, apoptosis, and immune system development. TNF-alpha is produced by a wide variety of immune and epithelial cell types (1, 2). Porcine TNF-alpha consisits of a 35 amino acid (aa) cytoplasmic domain, a 21 aa transmembrane segment, and a 176 aa extracellular domain (ECD) (3). Within the ECD, porcine TNF-alpha shares 69%‑86% aa sequence identity with bovine, canine, cotton rat, equine, feline, human, mouse, rat, and rhesus TNF-alpha. The 26 kDa type 2 transmembrane protein is assembled intracellularly to form a noncovalently linked homotrimer (4). Ligation of this complex induces reverse signaling that promotes lymphocyte costimulation but diminishes monocyte responsiveness (5). Cleavage of membrane bound TNF-alpha by TACE/ADAM17 releases a 55 kDa soluble trimeric form of TNF-alpha (6, 7). TNF-alpha trimers bind the ubiquitous TNF RI and the hematopoietic cell-restricted TNF RII, both of which are also expressed as homotrimers (1, 8). TNF-alpha regulates lymphoid tissue development through control of apoptosis (2). It also promotes inflammatory responses by inducing the activation of vascular endothelial cells and macrophages (2). TNF-alpha is a key cytokine in the development of several inflammatory disorders (9). It contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes through its effects on insulin resistance and fatty acid metabolism (10, 11).
Porcine TNF‑ alpha Antibody
R&D Systems | Catalog # MAB6901
Key Product Details
Species Reactivity
Validated:
Porcine
Cited:
Porcine
Applications
Validated:
Neutralization
Cited:
Neutralization, Flow Cytometry
Label
Unconjugated
Antibody Source
Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 Clone # 103314
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Product Specifications
Immunogen
E. coli-derived recombinant porcine TNF-alpha
Arg78-Leu232
Accession # P23563
Arg78-Leu232
Accession # P23563
Specificity
Detects porcine TNF-alpha in direct ELISAs and Western blots. In direct ELISAs, approximately 13% cross-reactivity with recombinant human (rh) TNF-alpha is observed and no cross-reactivity with recombinant mouse TNF-alpha, recombinant rat TNF-alpha, rhTNF-beta, rhAPRIL, rhFas Ligand, rhGITR Ligand, rhLIGHT, rhTrance, and rhVEGF is observed.
Clonality
Monoclonal
Host
Mouse
Isotype
IgG1
Endotoxin Level
<0.10 EU per 1 μg of the antibody by the LAL method.
Scientific Data Images for Porcine TNF‑ alpha Antibody
Cytotoxicity Induced by TNF‑ alpha and Neutralization by Porcine TNF‑ alpha Antibody.
Recombinant Porcine TNF-a (Catalog # 690-PT) induces cytotoxicity in the the PK-15 porcine kidney epithelial cell line in a dose-dependent manner (orange line), as measured by crystal violet staining. Cytotoxicity elicited by Recombinant Porcine TNF-a (0.05 ng/mL) is neutralized (green line) by increasing concentrations of Mouse Anti-Porcine TNF-a Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB6901). The ND50 is typically 0.015-0.06 µg/mL in the presence of the metabolic inhibitor actinomycin D (1 µg/mL).Applications for Porcine TNF‑ alpha Antibody
Application
Recommended Usage
Neutralization
Measured by its ability to neutralize TNF‑ alpha -induced cytotoxicity in the PK‑15 porcine kidney epithelial cell line. Matthews, N. and M. L. Neale (1987) in Lymphokines and Interferons, A Practical Approach. Clemens, M. J. et al. (eds): IRL Press. 221; Bertoni et al. (1993) J. Immunol. Meth. 160:267. The Neutralization Dose (ND50) is typically 0.015-0.06 µg/mL in the presence of 0.05 ng/mL Recombinant Porcine TNF‑ alpha and 1 µg/mL actinomycin D.
Formulation, Preparation, and Storage
Purification
Protein A or G purified from ascites
Reconstitution
Reconstitute at 0.5 mg/mL in sterile PBS. For liquid material, refer to CoA for concentration.
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Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose. *Small pack size (SP) is supplied either lyophilized or as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS.
Shipping
Lyophilized product is shipped at ambient temperature. Liquid small pack size (-SP) is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Calculators
Background: TNF-alpha
References
- Idriss, H.T. and J.H. Naismith (2000) Microsc. Res. Tech. 50:184.
- Hehlgans, T. and K. Pfeffer (2005) Immunology 115:1.
- Pauli, U. et al. (1989) Gene 81:185.
- Tang, P. et al. (1996) Biochemistry 35:8216.
- Eissner G. et al. (2004) Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 15:353.
- Black, R.A. et al. (1997) Nature 385:729.
- Moss, M.L. et al. (1997) Nature 385:733.
- Loetscher, H. et al. (1991) J. Biol. Chem. 266:18324.
- Clark, I.A. (2007) Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 18:335.
- Romanatto, T. et al. (2007) Peptides 28:1050.
- Hector, J. et al. (2007) Horm. Metab. Res. 39:250.
Long Name
Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha
Alternate Names
Cachetin, DIF, TNF, TNF-A, TNFA, TNFalpha, TNFG1F, TNFSF1A, TNFSF2
Entrez Gene IDs
Gene Symbol
TNF
UniProt
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Associated Pathways
IL-15 Signaling Pathways and their Primary Biological Effects in Different Immune Cell Types
Innate Lymphoid Cell Differentiation Pathways
mTOR Signaling Pathway
NOD-like Receptor Signaling Pathways
Th1 Differentiation Pathway
TNF Superfamily Pathway: Human Ligand-Receptor Interactions & their Associated Functions
Toll-Like Receptor Signaling Pathways