Interleukin 21 (IL-21) is a potent immunomodulatory cytokine primarily produced by NKT cells and CD4+ T cells, particularly the inflammatory Th17 subset. It exerts pleiotropic effects on both innate and adaptive immune responses. These include positive effects such as enhancing proliferation of NK cells and cytotoxic T cells, and inhibitory effects on the antigen-presenting function of dendritic cells. IL-21 also has proapoptotic effects on B cells and NK cells. Recent studies have shown that IL-21 functions as an autocrine cytokine, strongly inducing Th17 differentiation and suppressing Foxp3 expression, making it a potential therapeutic target for treating cancer and inflammatory diseases.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Clone: W21031N

Antibody Type: Monoclonal

Reactivity: Human

Format: CD62L

Host: Rat

Isotype: IgG2a, κ

Applications: FC - Quality tested

Regulatory Status: RUO

Data Sheets: TDS | SDS

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