Invitrogen™ Human TNF alpha ProQuantum Immunoassay Kit

Description

ELISA

TNF alpha is a multifunctional proinflammatory cytokine that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily. This cytokine is mainly secreted by macrophage and bind to its receptors, TNFRSF1A/TNFR1 and TNFRSF1B/TNFBR. TNF alpha is involved in the regulation of immune cells, cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, lipid metabolism, and coagulation. TNF alpha exists as a multimer of two, three, or five noncovalently linked units, but shows a single 17 kDa band following SDS-PAGE under non-reducing conditions. Knockout studies in mice also suggested the neuroprotective function of TNF alpha, and has been observed to causes tumor necrosis when injected into tumor-bearing mice. Other functions of TNF-alpha include its role in the immune response to bacterial, viral, parasitic and certain fungal infections, as well as its role in the necrosis of specific tumors. TNF alpha causes cytolysis or cytostasis of certain transformed cells, being synergistic with interferon-gamma in its cytotoxicity. This cytokine has been implicated in a variety of diseases, including autoimmune diseases, insulin resistance, and cancer.

Specifications

• Accession Number: P01375
• Assay Range: 0.0128 to 5000 pg/mL
• Assay Sensitivity: <0.01 pg/mL
• Conjugate: FAM™
• Detection Method: Taqman™ Real-time PCR
• Immunoassay Kit Format: Proximity-based Immunoassay
• Product Type: ProQuantum
• Sample Type: Plasma, Serum, Supernatant
• Target Species: Human
• For Use With (Application): Protein Quantitation
• For Use With (Equipment): qPCR Instruments
• Gene ID (Entrez): 7124
• Incubation Time: 1 hr.
• 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: Frozen at -20°C
• Target: TNF alpha
• Test Time: 30 mins
• Total Assay Time: 2 hrs