Anti-interferon beta 1 antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the IFNB1 gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 187 amino acid residues and a mass of 22.3 kDa. It is known to be a secreted protein. A member of the Alpha/beta interferon protein family, it is known to be involved with adaptive immune responses and B cell differentiation. Post-translational modifications have been described, including glycosylation. Other names for this target antigen include IFF, IFN-beta, IFNB, interferon beta, fibroblast interferon, interferon, beta 1, fibroblast, interferon-beta, and IFB. Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat and chimpanzee species. Over 120 citations in the literature describe the use of interferon beta 1 antibodies in research. Western Blot is a widely used application for these antibodies. ELISA and Immunohistochemistry are also common applications.