Anti-Rabbit IL1B/IL1F2 Polyclonal Antibody

Interleukin-1 beta (IL1B/IL1F2) is a ~30 kDa protein. Potent pro-inflammatory cytokine. Initially discovered as the major endogenous pyrogen, induces prostaglandin synthesis, neutrophil influx and activation, T-cell activation and cytokine production, B-cell activation and antibody production, and fibroblast proliferation and collagen production. Promotes Th17 differentiation of T-cells. Synergizes with IL12/interleukin-12 to induce IFNG synthesis from T-helper 1 (Th1) cells. Plays a role in angiogenesis by inducing VEGF production synergistically with TNF and IL6. IL1B is the therapeutic target of canakinumab (Ilaris).