Invitrogen™ Human IL-13 ProQuantum Immunoassay Kit

Description

ELISA

IL-13 is an immunoregulatory cytokine produced primarily by activated Th2 cells, and is involved in regulating inflammatory and immune responses. IL-13 down-regulates macrophage activity, thereby inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, and is involved in allergen-induced asthma through mechanisms independent of IgE and eosinophils. IL-13 also regulates several stages of B cell maturation and differentiation, up-regulates CD23 and MHC class II expression, and promotes IgE isotype switching of B cells. Structurally, IL-13 closely resembles IL-3, IL-4, IL-5 and GM-CSF. The gene encoding IL-13, IL3, IL5, IL4, and CSF2 form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 5q, with the IL-13 gene particularly close to IL4.

Specifications

• Accession Number: P35225
• Assay Range: 0.0128 to 5000 pg/mL
• Assay Sensitivity: <0.01 pg/mL
• Conjugate: FAM™
• Product Type: ProQuantum
• Sample Type: Plasma, Serum, Supernatant
• For Use With (Equipment): qPCR Instruments
• Gene ID (Entrez): 3596
• Gene Symbol: Il13
• Kit Contents: Assay Dilution Buffer, Antibody-Conjugate A, Antibody-Conjugate B, Antibody-Conjugate Dilution Buffer, Standard, Master Mix, Ligase
• Label or Dye: FAM™
• Quantity: 96 Tests
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Sample Volume: Plasma 2-5 μL, Serum 2-5 μL, Supernatant 2-5 μL
• Storage Requirements: -20°C
• Target: IL-13
• Test Time: 30 mins
• Total Assay Time: 2 hrs