Anti-Interleukin 12A antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the IL12A gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 219 amino acid residues and a mass of 24.9 kDa. It is known to be a secreted protein. A member of the IL-6 protein superfamily, it is known to be involved with cell migration and viral immune response. Post-translational modifications have been described, including glycosylation. Other names for this target antigen include NFSK, NKSF1, P35, interleukin-12 subunit alpha, CLMF p35, IL-12, subunit p35, IL35 subunit, and CLMF. Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat, bovine, chimpanzee and chicken species. Over 580 citations in the literature describe the use of Interleukin 12A antibodies in research. Western Blot is a widely used application for these antibodies. ELISA and Immunohistochemistry are also common applications.