Used in immunological research to study T-cell development and regulation. Binds specifically to IL-7, helping to block or modulate signaling pathways involved in lymphocyte activation. Employed in assays such as ELISA, flow cytometry, and surface plasmon resonance to detect and quantify IL-7 interactions. Supports the development of therapeutic antibodies by serving as a target antigen in screening and characterization. Also used in protein-protein interaction studies to understand immune receptor dynamics and in the production of neutralizing antibodies for potential treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancers involving IL-7 pathway dysregulation.