Product Sheet CA1052
Description
BACKGROUND Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) functions as a pleiotropic protein, participating in inflammatory and immune responses. MIF was originally discovered as a lymphokine involved in delayed hypersensitivity and various macrophage functions, including phagocytosis, spreading, and tumoricidal activity. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that MIF was a proinflammatory cytokine and pituitary-derived hormone potentiating endotoxemia. This protein is ubiquitously expressed in various organs, such as the brain and kidney. It is produced constitutively by diverse cell types, and it circulates normally in the blood at low but immunoregulatory concentrations. MIF is not only secreted by immune cells, but also by parenchymal and tumor cells upon inflammatory and stress stimulation.1 Among cytokines, MIF is unique in terms of its abundant expression and storage within the cytoplasm, and, further, for its counteraction against glucocorticoids. Diverse pro-inflammatory or invasive stimuli lead to a rapid upregulation in the release of MIF from pre-formed stores in monocytes/macrophages and other cell types. MIF has unexpectedly been found to convert D-dopachrome, an enantiomer of naturally occurring L-dopachrome, to 5,6-dihydroxyindole. It was demonstrated that anti-MIF antibodies effectively suppress tumor growth and tumor-associated angiogenesis, suggesting that MIF is involved not only in inflammatory and immune responses but also in tumor cell growth. Thus, MIF cannot be clearly categorized as a cytokine, hormone, or enzyme.2
MIF is an upstream regulator of the host immunity that promotes cellular inflammatory responses such as mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) secretion or cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity. Owing to its inflammatory activities, MIF is a pivotal mediator of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases including septic shock, rheumatoid arthritis, and atherosclerosis. Sharing an architectural 3D similarity with the atherogenic and angiogenic chemokine interleukin-8 (IL-8)/CXCL8, MIF was found to function as a non-cognate ligand of CXCR2 and as chemokine-like function (CLF) chemokine. Inflammatory leukocyte recruitment is dependent on MIF-CXCR2 and MIF-CXCR4 interactions. As observed for CLF chemokines, MIF action is not limited to the extracellular space, but also occurs intracellularly. MIF is found in the cytosol of various cell types, where it contributes to cell survival, cell cycle and homeostasis control. Intracellular MIF activities are linked to c-Jun activation domain binding protein-1 (JAB1), the tumor suppressor protein p53, and the thiolprotein oxidoreductase (TPOR) activity of MIF.3
MIF is an upstream regulator of the host immunity that promotes cellular inflammatory responses such as mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) secretion or cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity. Owing to its inflammatory activities, MIF is a pivotal mediator of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases including septic shock, rheumatoid arthritis, and atherosclerosis. Sharing an architectural 3D similarity with the atherogenic and angiogenic chemokine interleukin-8 (IL-8)/CXCL8, MIF was found to function as a non-cognate ligand of CXCR2 and as chemokine-like function (CLF) chemokine. Inflammatory leukocyte recruitment is dependent on MIF-CXCR2 and MIF-CXCR4 interactions. As observed for CLF chemokines, MIF action is not limited to the extracellular space, but also occurs intracellularly. MIF is found in the cytosol of various cell types, where it contributes to cell survival, cell cycle and homeostasis control. Intracellular MIF activities are linked to c-Jun activation domain binding protein-1 (JAB1), the tumor suppressor protein p53, and the thiolprotein oxidoreductase (TPOR) activity of MIF.3
REFERENCES
1. Javeed, A. et al: Inflamm. Res. 57:45-50, 2008
2. Nishihira, J.: J. Interfer. Cytok. Res. 20: 751-62, 2000
3. Nishihira, J. et al: Ann. N Y Acad. Sci. 995:171-82, 2003
2. Nishihira, J.: J. Interfer. Cytok. Res. 20: 751-62, 2000
3. Nishihira, J. et al: Ann. N Y Acad. Sci. 995:171-82, 2003
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(Click to Enlarge) Top: Western Blot detection of MIF proteins in MCF-7 cell lysate using MIF Antibody. Bottom: This antibody stains paraffin-embedded rat kidney tissue in immunohistochemical analysis.
Details
Cat.No.: | CA1052 |
Antigen: | Short peptide from human MIF sequence. |
Isotype: | Rabbit IgG |
Species & predicted species cross- reactivity ( ): | Human |
Applications & Suggested starting dilutions:* | WB 1:1000 IP n/d IHC 1:50 - 1:200 ICC n/d FACS n/d |
Predicted Molecular Weight of protein: | 13 kDa |
Specificity/Sensitivity: | Detects endogenous levels of MIF proteins without cross-reactivity with other related proteins. |
Storage: | Store at -20°C, 4°C for frequent use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
*Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.
Products
| Product | Size | CAT.# | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Antibody: Rabbit Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Antibody | Size: 100 ul | CAT.#: CA1052 | Price: $302.00 |