Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-alpha) is a cytokine which has diverse immunomodulatory, anti-tumor and toxic effects. TNF-alpha has been detected in diverse inflammatory status and appears to be a critical mediator in the lethality of septic shock. Furthermore, TNF-alpha has also been found in inflammatory foci such as synovial effusions in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic circulation in septic shock, parasitemia and rejection of renal transplants. The antibody reacts with both rat and mouse natural and recombinant TNF-alpha and recognizes membrane and receptor bound TNF-alpha. The antibody shows neutralizing activity.
Applications: Frozen sections, Flow Cytometry , Functional Studies , Immunoassays , Paraffin sections , Western Blot