anti-Interferon 1 mouse monoclonal, 2-48, purified

The alpha interferons are involved in virus resistance in target cells for these viruses. They are known to block cell proliferation and to regulate MHC class I antigen expression. The IFN? family has over 20 genes and pseudogenes in two families (I and II), one with a mature length of 166aa and one of 172aa. Cells producing IFN? are lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages and cell lines such as Namalwa and KGI. Bioassays for IFN? include cytopathic effect blocking, by viruses such as VSV, SFV and BMCV, on their target cells. A number of receptors for IFN? are now known and seem to be expressed on most cell types. 2-48 Is specific for human interferon ? 1 and does not cross react with human interferon ? 2. Positive control: Human interferon ? 1.