Invitrogen™ Mouse IL-18 Uncoated ELISA Kit

Description

ELISA

The Mouse Interleukin-18 (IL-18) Uncoated ELISA Kit contains pre-matched antibody pairs, and reagents for performing quantitative enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) to detect and quantify protein levels of mouse IL-18. Wash Buffer and Stop Solution are needed to complete the ELISA reaction and are sold separately. Principle of the method ELISAs are designed to measure the amount of the target bound between a matched antibody pair. A target-specific antibody is coated to the bottom of the wells of a microplate, which is an overnight process. Samples, standards, or controls are then added into these wells and bind to the immobilized (capture) antibody. A sandwich is formed by the addition of the second (detector) antibody, a substrate solution is added that reacts with the enzyme-antibody-target complex to produce measurable signal. The intensity of this signal is directly proportional to the concentration of target present in the original specimen.

The protein encoded by this gene is a proinflammatory cytokine. This cytokine can induce the IFN-gamma production of T cells. The combination of this cytokine and IL12 has been shown to inhibit IL4 dependent IgE and IgG1 production, and enhance IgG2a production of B cells. IL-18 binding protein can specifically interact with this cytokine, and thus negatively regulate its biological activity.

Specifications

• Accession Number: cytokine; iboctadekin; IFN-gamma-inducing factor; IGIF; il 18; IL-1 gamma; IL18; IL-18; IL1F4; IL-1 g; ILN; interferon gamma inducing factor; interferon gamma-inducing factor; interferon-gamma-inducing factor; Interleukin; interleukin 18; interleukin 18 (interferon-gamma-inducing factor); interleukin-1 gamma; Interleukin18; Interleukin-18; interleukin-18 proprotein; interleukin-18-like protein; MGC12320
• Assay Range: 31.2 to 2000 pg/mL
• Assay Sensitivity: <31.2 pg/mL
• Conjugate: HRP
• Product Type: ELISA
• Sample Type: Plasma, Serum, Supernatant
• For Use With (Equipment): Colorimetric Microplate Reader
• Gene ID (Entrez): 16173
• Gene Symbol: IL18
• Kit Contents: Capture Antibody: Pre-titrated, Purified antibody, Detection Antibody: Pre-titrated, Biotin-conjugated antibody, Standard: Recombinant protein for generating standard curve and calibrating samples, 10X Coating Buffer: Buffer for plating the Capture Antibody, 5X ELISA/ELISPOT Diluent: Buffer for blocking and diluting the Detection Antibody and Enzyme, Enzyme: Pre-titrated Streptavidin-HRP Concentrate (100X), Substrate: 1X TMB Solution, Certificate of Analysis: Lot-specific instructions for dilution of antibodies and standards, 96 Well Plate: High affinity 96-well plate (included with product Cat. Nos. ending in suffixes -22, -76, -86)
• Label or Dye: HRP
• Quantity: 20 x 96 Tests
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Sample Volume: Plasma 50 μL, Serum 50 μL, Supernatant 50 μL
• Storage Requirements: 2°C to 8°C
• Target: IL-18
• Test Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
• Total Assay Time: 24 hrs 30 mins