Background:

IL-31 is a T cell cytokine that is preferentially produced by T helper type 2 cells. IL-31 signals through a heterodimeric receptor composed of the IL-31 receptor (IL-31R) and the oncostatin M receptor (OSM). This receptor complex recruits JAK1, JAK2, Stat1, Stat3 and Stat5 signaling pathways, as well as the PI3 kinase/AKT cascade. SHP-2 and Shc adapter molecules are also recruited and contribute to an increased activation of the MAP kinase pathway in response to IL-31. Overexpression of IL-31 in mice results in pruritus and skin dermatitis resembling human atopic dermatitis (AD). Comparisons between skin from patients with AD and healthy skin showed IL-31R expression at higher levels on epidermal keratinocytes in AD samples. Infiltrating cells, more numerous in skin from patients with AD compared with that of healthy individuals, expressed IL-31 mRNA. IL-31 may participate in the cause of itch sensation and promote scratching behavior in NC/Nga mice with atopic dermatitis, and may represent a novel target for antipruritic drug development.

Specificity:

IL31RA polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of IL31RA protein.

Alternative names:

Class I cytokine receptor; CRL 3; CRL; CRL3; Cytokine receptor like 3; Cytokine receptor-like 3; GLM R; GLM-R; GLMR; Gp130 like monocyte receptor; GP130 like receptor; Gp130-like monocyte receptor; Gp130-like receptor; GPL; HGLM R; HGLM-R; HGLMR; IL 31 receptor subunit alpha; IL 31R subunit alpha; IL 31RA; IL-31 receptor subunit alpha; IL-31R subunit alpha; IL-31R-alpha; IL-31RA; IL31 receptor subunit alpha; IL31R subunit alpha; IL31R_HUMAN; IL31RA; Interleukin 31 receptor A; interleukin 31 receptor subunit alpha; Interleukin-31 receptor subunit alpha; MGC125346; PLCA 2; PLCA2; PRO21384; Soluble type I cytokine receptor CRL3; ZcytoR17;

Species reactivity:

Human,Mouse

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Recombinant full length Human IL31RA.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 83 kDa

Applications:

WB

Usage:

WB 1:500 - 1:2000

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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