CD130, also known as gp130 (glycoprotein 130), IL6ST (IL-6-receptor-associated signal transducer), or common β chain, is a member of the hemotopietic cytokine receptor family. CD130 is a common subunit associated with the receptors for several cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-11, Oncostatin M (OSM), CNTF (ciliary neurotrophic factor), CT-1, Neuropoietin (NP), and IL-27. CD130 participates in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway and is expressed on T cells, activated B cells, monocytes, plasma cells, and endothelial or epithelial cells.

Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested by immunofluorescent staining with flow cytometric analysis. For flow cytometric staining, the suggested use of this reagent is 5 microL per million cells or 5 microL per 100 microL of whole blood. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.