IL-1 Beta Polyclonal Antibody, APC Conjugated

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This cytokine is produced by activated macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed to its active form by caspase 1 (CASP1/ICE) . This cytokine is an important mediator of the inflammatory response, and is involved in a variety of cellular activities, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The induction of cyclooxygenase-2 (PTGS2/COX2) by this cytokine in the central nervous system (CNS) is found to contribute to inflammatory pain hypersensitivity. This gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].

Catabolin; H1; IL-1β; Hematopoietin 1; IFN beta inducing factor; IL 1; IL 1 beta; IL 1B; IL1B; IL1F2; Interleukin 1 beta; Interleukin 1 beta precursor; LAF; OAF; Osteoclast activating factor; Preinterleukin beta; Pro interleukin 1 beta; IL1B_HUMAN; Interleukin-1 beta; IL-1 beta.