Friday, February 8, 2013

Chicken IL-21

Do you want to measure chicken IL-21? Kingfisher Biotech's new chicken IL-21 antibodies (PB473C-100 & PBB482C-050) pair to make a great ELISA. The protein is also available for use as a standard (RP0373C-005).

IL-21 is a member of the type I cytokine family, which includes IL-2 and IL-15. IL-21 signals through the common gamma-chain and a unique IL-21 receptor. The IL-21 receptor is expressed in cells lymphoid-lineage and regulates the proliferation and differentiation of T and B lymphocytes. Studies suggest that IL-21 is a key component of CD4 T cell help that is required for maintaining the CD8+ T cell responses and inducing B cell antibody response. IL-21 also promotes the development of Th17 and Tfh cells, modulates the cytotoxic activity and survival of NK and CD8+ T cells, and suppresses the maturation of dendritic cells. It is also implicated in the development of autoimmune disease and has anti-tumor activity.

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