Catalog / IL-2 antibodies
IL-2 antibodies
We make 16 IL-2 antibodies for 5 species, unconjugated or conjugated to biotin. This page explains how they differ, so you can pick the one your experiment needs.
Rather use a ready-made kit? See our IL-2 ELISA kits, IL-2 ELISpot kits, and IL-2 FluoroSpot kits.
What differs between these antibodies
Which species they are for
Available for Human, Mouse, Bovine, Ferret, and Porcine. The species decides which clones there are, so it is the first thing to choose. Many also cross-react with related species, so if you work in one we do not list here, check the reactivity on the product page.
Which clone
We make 14 IL-2 antibody clones. A clone is one specific antibody that binds one site on its target, so it is what you cite or reorder by name. A sandwich assay needs two clones that bind different sites; the capture and detection pairs below are matched for that.
Which conjugate
Unconjugated antibodies carry no label. You coat a plate with them as the capture antibody, or use them where the antibody itself is the reagent, such as for neutralization. Biotinylated antibodies are detected with a streptavidin conjugate, such as streptavidin-ALP or streptavidin-HRP.
Which formulation
Some come azide-free. Sodium azide preserves the standard formulation but is toxic to cells, so choose the azide-free version for work with live cells. One is formulated for Western blot.
Capture and detection pairs
To build your own IL-2 ELISA or ELISpot, coat with the unconjugated capture antibody and detect with the biotinylated detection antibody, then a streptavidin conjugate. These are the same pairs our own kits use.
| Species | Capture | Detection | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| HumanELISA, ELISpot | MT2A91/2C95 | MT8G10, biotin | ELISA, ELISpot |
| PorcineELISA, ELISpot | MT264/267 | MT265, biotin | ELISA, ELISpot |
About IL-2
Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is predominantly produced by activated T cells. IL-2 promotes the proliferation, differentiation, and survival of antigen-activated T cells and NK cells. After antigen stimulation, the cytokine also promotes the differentiation of T cells into effector and memory T cells. Therefore IL-2 plays an important role in the body's response to infection. IL-2 is also key to tolerance, as it promotes the differentiation of certain immature T cells into regulatory T cells in the thymus, ultimately preventing autoimmune diseases.
Find the right IL-2 antibody
Choose what your experiment needs. When your choices match a single antibody, we'll link you to its product page for prices and ordering.
Species
What you are measuring in
Application
What you will use it for
Conjugate
Unlabelled or labelled
Formulation
Preservative and concentration
Clone
If you already know which
Start by choosing a species.
Related reading
Guides and tutorials covering IL-2 and how to use these antibodies.
