Anti-IL11 Antibody Picoband®

Interleukin 11 (IL-11) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL11 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the gp130 family of cytokines. This gene is mapped to 19q13.42. It is a key regulator of multiple events in hematopoiesis, most notably the stimulation of megakaryocyte maturation. IL-11 has been demonstrated to improve platelet recovery after chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia, induce acute phase proteins, modulate antigen-antibody responses, participate in the regulation of bone cell proliferation and differentiation and could be use as a therapeutic for osteoporosis. What's more, IL-11 can stimulate the growth of certain lymphocytes and it has functions in many other tissues, including the brain, gut, testis and bone. In transgenic mice, overexpression of the human IL11 gene resulted in the stimulation of bone formation to increase cortical thickness and strength of long bones.

Heart. The fetal heart shows a greater expression in the atrium than in the ventricle, while the adult heart shows a greater expression in the ventricle than in the atrium. Isoform 6 predominates in normal adult heart. Isoforms 1, 7 and 8 are expressed in fetal heart. Isoform 7 is also expressed in failing adult heart.

Adaptive Immunity, Angiogenesis, B Cells, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Cytokines, Hematopoietic Progenitors, Immunology, Innate Immunity, Interleukins, Myeloid, Non-CD, Secreted Molecules, Stem Cells, Tumor Immunology

Cytokine that stimulates the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitor cells and induces megakaryocyte maturation resulting in increased platelet production. Also promotes the proliferation of hepatocytes in response to liver damage. Binding to its receptor formed by IL6ST and either IL11RA1 or IL11RA2 activates a signaling cascade that promotes cell proliferation. Signaling leads to the activation of intracellular protein kinases and the phosphorylation of STAT3.

1. Chen, Q., Rabach, L., Noble, P., Zheng, T., Lee, C. G., Homer, R. J., Elias, J. A. IL-11 receptor alpha in the pathogenesis of IL-13-induced inflammation and remodeling. J. Immun. 174: 2305-2313, 2005. 2. McKinley, D., Wu, Q., Yang-Feng, T., Yang, Y.-C. Genomic sequence and chromosomal location of human interleukin-11 gene (IL11) . Genomics 13: 814-819, 1992.

Store at -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.