Molecular weight (DA)
12kD
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human MIF. AA range:25-74
Specificity
MIF Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of MIF protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
IF: 1:50-200 WB 1:500-2000, ELISA 1:10000-20000 IHC 1:50-300
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes a lymphokine involved in cell-mediated immunity, immunoregulation, and inflammation. It plays a role in the regulation of macrophage function in host defense through the suppression of anti-inflammatory effects of glucocorticoids. This lymphokine and the JAB1 protein form a complex in the cytosol near the peripheral plasma membrane, which may indicate an additional role in integrin signaling pathways. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
catalytic activity:Keto-phenylpyruvate = enol-phenylpyruvate.,disease:Genetic variations in MIF are associated with susceptibility to systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis [MIM:604302]. Systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is juvenile chronic arthritis associated with severe, debilitating, extraarticular features, and occasionally fatal complications. Despite medical treatment, many children still experience early joint destruction, necessitating surgical replacement.,function:The expression of MIF at sites of inflammation suggest a role for the mediator in regulating the function of macrophage in host defense. Also acts as a phenylpyruvate tautomerase.,similarity:Belongs to the MIF family.,subunit:Homotrimer. Interacts with COPS5 and BNIPL.,
Protein name
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor
Other name
MIF; GLIF; MMIF; Macrophage migration inhibitory factor; MIF; Glycosylation-inhibiting factor; GIF; L-dopachrome isomerase; L-dopachrome tautomerase; Phenylpyruvate tautomerase
Fields
>>Tyrosine metabolism;>>Phenylalanine metabolism;>>Metabolic pathways
Human protein sequence Database
P14174
Mouse protein sequence database
P34884
Rat protein sequence database
P30904
Cellular localization
Secreted . Cytoplasm . Does not have a cleavable signal sequence and is secreted via a specialized, non-classical pathway. Secreted by macrophages upon stimulation by bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS), or by M.tuberculosis antigens. .
Tissue expression
Brain,Lens,Liver,Lung,Platelet,Skin