Reactivity
Mouse
(tested or 100% immunogen sequence identity)
Immunogen
Recombinant mouse IL-17 expressed in E. coli.
Specificity
Recognizes mouse Interleukin 17, a 32kD disulfide-linked homodimer consisting of two 136 amino acid chains, which belong to the IL-17 family (classified as IL-17A to IL-17F), and signal through the IL-17 receptor (IL-17R/CDw217). IL-17 is produced primarily by activated CD4+ T cells and induces a variety of target cells to secrete inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1beta, IL-6, TNFalpha, IFNgamma and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, as well as synergizing with other inflammatory cytokines and agonists. The role of IL-17 in bone metabolism has become a focus area for studies into Rheumatoid Arthritis, in which levels of IL-17 are significantly increased and may contribute to bone destruction. Has been successfully used for the identification of IL-17 secreting cells in a murine anti-tumor immunity model by ELISPOT analysis.