Product Information
98647-1-PBS targets IFN-alpha 4/IFNA4 in FC (Intra) applications and shows reactivity with human samples.
| Tested Reactivity | human |
| Host / Isotype | Rabbit / IgG |
| Class | Recombinant |
| Type | Antibody |
| Immunogen |
CatNo: Eg4962 Product name: Recombinant Human IFNA4 protein (rFc Tag)(HPLC verified) Source: mammalian cells-derived, pHZ-KIsec-N-rFc Tag: N-rFc Domain: 24-189 aa of BC113642 Sequence: CDLPQTHSLGNRRALILLAQMGRISHFSCLKDRHDFGFPEEEFDGHQFQKAQAISVLHEMIQQTFNLFSTEDSSAAWEQSLLEKFSTELYQQLNDLEACVIQEVGVEETPLMNEDSILAVRKYFQRITLYLTEKKYSPCAWEVVRAEIMRSLSFSTNLQKRLRRKD Predict reactive species |
| Full Name | interferon, alpha 4 |
| GenBank Accession Number | BC113642 |
| Gene Symbol | IFNA4 |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 3441 |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification Method | Protein A purification |
| UNIPROT ID | P05014 |
| Storage Buffer | PBS only, pH 7.3. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -80°C. |
Background Information
IFN-alpha 4 (IFN-α4 or IFNA4) belongs to the type I interferon family, a group of cytokines primarily produced in response to viral infections. As a key player in the innate immune response, IFN-α4 provides the body's first line of defense against pathogens by inducing an antiviral state in neighboring cells. Produced primarily by macrophages, IFN-α4 exerts its antiviral effects by binding to the interferon alpha receptor (IFNAR) on cell surfaces, thereby activating downstream immune signaling pathways . This binding triggers the expression of antiviral proteins, such as a protein kinase and an oligoadenylate synthetase, which inhibit viral RNA replication and enhance natural killer cell cytotoxicity against viruses.





