Human IL-2 Antibody

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AF-202-NA
AF-202-SP
Detection of Human IL‑2 by Western Blot.
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Human IL-2 Antibody Summary

Species Reactivity
Human
Specificity
Detects human IL-2 in direct ELISAs and Western blots. In direct ELISAs, greater than 50% cross-reactivity with recombinant rabbit IL-2 is observed and less than 20% cross-reactivity with recombinant bovine IL-2, recombinant mouse IL-2 and recombinant rat IL-2 is observed.
Source
Polyclonal Goat IgG
Purification
Antigen Affinity-purified
Immunogen
E. coli-derived recombinant human IL-2
Ala21-Thr153
Accession # P60568
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.
Endotoxin Level
<0.10 EU per 1 μg of the antibody by the LAL method.
Label
Unconjugated

Applications

Recommended Concentration
Sample
Western Blot
0.5 µg/mL
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ELISA

This antibody functions as an ELISA detection antibody when paired with Mouse Anti-Human IL‑2 Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB2021).

This product is intended for assay development on various assay platforms requiring antibody pairs. We recommend the Human IL-2 DuoSet ELISA Kit (Catalog # DY202) for convenient development of a sandwich ELISA or the Human IL-2 Quantikine ELISA Kit (Catalog # D2050) for a complete optimized ELISA.

 
Immunocytochemistry
5-15 µg/mL
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Neutralization
Measured by its ability to neutralize IL‑2-induced proliferation in the CTLL‑2 mouse cytotoxic T cell line. Gearing, A.J.H. and C.B. Bird (1987) in Lymphokines and Interferons, A Practical Approach. Clemens, M.J. et al. (eds): IRL Press. 276. The Neutralization Dose (ND50) is typically ≤0.15 µg/mL in the presence of 2 ng/mL Recombinant Human IL‑2.

Please Note: Optimal dilutions should be determined by each laboratory for each application. General Protocols are available in the Technical Information section on our website.

Scientific Data

Western Blot Detection of Human IL-2 antibody by Western Blot. View Larger

Detection of Human IL‑2 by Western Blot. Western blot shows lysates of monensin treated human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) with no additional treatment (-) or additionally treated (+) with 0.5 μg/mL calcium ionomycin (Iono) and 50 ng/mL PMA overnight. PVDF membrane was probed with 0.5 µg/mL of Goat Anti-Human IL-2 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF-202-NA) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (HAF017). A specific band was detected for IL-2 at approximately 14 kDa (as indicated). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 1.

Immunocytochemistry IL-2 antibody in Human PBMCs by Immunocytochemistry (ICC). View Larger

IL‑2 in Human PBMCs. IL-2 was detected in immersion fixed human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) stimulated with PMA, ionomyocin, and monensin using Goat Anti-Human IL-2 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF-202-NA) at 10 µg/mL for 3 hours at room temperature. Cells were stained using the NorthernLights™ 557-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (yellow; (NL001) and counter-stained with DAPI (blue). View our protocol for Fluorescent ICC Staining of Non-adherent Cells.

Neutralization Cell Proliferation Induced by IL‑2 and Neutralization by Human IL‑2 Antibody. View Larger

Cell Proliferation Induced by IL‑2 and Neutralization by Human IL‑2 Antibody. Recombinant Human IL-2 (202-IL) stimulates proliferation in the CTLL-2 mouse cytotoxic T cell line in a dose-dependent manner (orange line) as measured by Resazurin (AR002). Proliferation elicited by Recombinant Human IL-2 (2 ng/mL) is neutralized (green line) by increasing concentrations of Goat Anti-Human IL-2 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF-202-NA). The ND50 is typically ≤ 0.15 µg/mL.

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Preparation and Storage

Reconstitution
Reconstitute at 0.2 mg/mL in sterile PBS.
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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.

Background: IL-2

Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a O-glycosylated, four alpha -helix bundle cytokine that has potent stimulatory activity for antigen-activated T cells. It is expressed by CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, gamma δ T cells, B cells, dendritic cells, and eosinophils (1 - 3). Mature human IL-2 shares 56% and 66% aa sequence identity with mouse and rat IL-2, respectively. Human and mouse IL-2 exhibit cross-species activity (4). The receptor for IL-2 consists of three subunits that are present on the cell surface in varying preformed complexes (5 - 7). The 55 kDa IL-2 R alpha is specific for IL-2 and binds with low affinity. The 75 kDa IL-2 R beta, which is also a component of the IL-15 receptor, binds IL-2 with intermediate affinity. The 64 kDa common gamma chain gamma c/IL-2 R gamma, which is shared with the receptors for IL-4, -7, -9, -15, and -21, does not independently interact with IL-2. Upon ligand binding, signal transduction is performed by both IL-2 R beta and gamma c. IL-2 is best known for its autocrine and paracrine activity on T cells. It drives resting T cells to proliferate and induces IL-2 and IL-2 R alpha synthesis (1, 2). It contributes to T cell homeostasis by promoting the Fas-induced death of naïve CD4+ T cells but not activated CD4+ memory lymphocytes (8). IL-2 plays a central role in the expansion and maintenance of regulatory T cells, although it inhibits the development of Th17 polarized cells (9 - 11). Thus, IL-2 may be a key cytokine in the natural suppression of autoimmunity (12, 13).

References
  1. Ma, A. et al. (2006) Annu. Rev. Immunol. 24:657.
  2. Gaffen, S.L. and K.D. Liu (2004) Cytokine 28:109.
  3. Taniguchi, T. et al. (1983) Nature 302:305.
  4. Mosmann, T.R. et al. (1987) J. Immunol. 138:1813.
  5. Liparoto, S.F. et al. (2002) Biochemistry 41:2543.
  6. Wang, X. et al. (2005) Science 310:1159.
  7. Bodnar, A. et al. (2008) Immunol. Lett. 116:117.
  8. Jaleco, S. et al. (2003) J. Immunol. 171:61.
  9. Malek, T.R. (2003) J. Leukoc. Biol. 74:961.
  10. Laurence, A. et al. (2007) Immunity 26:371.
  11. Kryczek, I. et al. (2007) J. Immunol. 178:6730.
  12. Afzali, B. et al. (2007) Clin. Exp. Immunol. 148:32.
  13. Fehervari, Z. et al. (2006) Trends Immunol. 27:109.
Long Name
Interleukin 2
Entrez Gene IDs
3558 (Human); 16183 (Mouse); 116562 (Rat); 396868 (Porcine); 280822 (Bovine); 403989 (Canine); 100034204 (Equine); 751114 (Feline); 100302458 (Rabbit)
Alternate Names
Aldesleukin; IL2; IL-2; IL-2lymphokine; interleukin 2; interleukin-2; involved in regulation of T-cell clonal expansion; Proleukin; T cell growth factor; T-cell growth factor; TCGF

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Citations for Human IL-2 Antibody

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  1. Discovery of a Conditionally Activated IL-2 that Promotes Antitumor Immunity and Induces Tumor Regression
    Authors: Christopher J. Nirschl, Heather R. Brodkin, Daniel J. Hicklin, Nesreen Ismail, Kristin Morris, Cynthia Seidel-Dugan et al.
    Cancer Immunology Research
  2. Orthogonal cytokine engineering enables novel synthetic effector states escaping canonical exhaustion in tumor-rejecting CD8+ T cells
    Authors: Corria-Osorio J, Carmona SJ, Stefanidis E, Andreatta M, Ortiz-Miranda Y, Muller T, Rota IA, Crespo I, Seijo B, Castro W, Jimenez-Luna C, Scarpellino L, Ronet C, Spill A, Lanitis E, Romero P, Luther SA, Irving M, Coukos G
    Nat Immunol. 2023; 24(5): 869–883.
    Species: Mouse
    Sample Types: Cell Culture Supernates
    Applications: ELISA Capture
  3. Natural and induced CD4+CD25+ cells educate CD4+CD25- cells to develop suppressive activity: the role of IL-2, TGF-beta, and IL-10.
    Authors: Zheng SG, Wang JH, Gray JD, Soucier H, Horwitz DA
    J. Immunol., 2004-05-01;172(9):5213-21.
    Species: Human
    Sample Types: Whole Cells
    Applications: Neutralization
  4. Airplug‐Mediated Isolation and Centralization of Single T Cells in Rectangular Microwells for Biosensing
    Authors: Pavithra Sukumar, Muhammedin Deliorman, Ayoola T. Brimmo, Roaa Alnemari, Deena Elsori, Weiqiang Chen et al.
    Advanced Therapeutics

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Human IL-2 Antibody
By Anonymous on 12/12/2020
Application: ELISA Sample Tested: Serum Species: Cynomolgus Monkey

Human IL-2 Antibody
By Zoia Levashova on 06/19/2018
Application: Meso Scale Discovery Assay Sample Tested: EDTA Plasma Species: Mouse

Used for detection of IL2 conjugated to the target-specific antibody. Used either as a capture or a detection antibody after labeling with biotin or sulfo-tag, respectively, according to the manufacturer’s protocol (Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC).
Detection range of IL-2 conjugates was 10-225,000 pg/ml for anti-IL2-Biotin/anti-Fc gamma-Sulfo-Tag (A) and 50-225,000 pg/ml for anti-Fc gamma-Biotin/anti-IL2-Sulfo-Tag capture/detection combination (B).