Human IL-12 p70 Quantikine ELISA Kit Summary
Assay Type | Solid Phase Sandwich ELISA | Format | 96-well strip plate | Assay Length | 3.5 hours or 4.5 hours | Sample Type & Volume Required Per Well | Cell Culture Supernates (200 uL), Serum (200 uL), EDTA Plasma (200 uL), Heparin Plasma (200 uL), Citrate Plasma (200 uL), Urine (200 uL) | Sensitivity | 5 pg/mL | Assay Range | 7.8 - 500 pg/mL (Cell Culture Supernates, Serum, EDTA Plasma, Heparin Plasma, Citrate Plasma, Urine) | Specificity | Natural and recombinant human IL-12p70 | Cross-reactivity | < 0.5% cross-reactivity observed with available related molecules.< 50% cross-species reactivity observed with species tested | Interference | No significant interference observed with available related molecules. |
Product Summary The Quantikine Human IL-12 Immunoassay is a 3.5 or 4.5 hour solid phase ELISA designed to measure IL-12 in cell culture supernates, serum, plasma, and urine. It contains Sf 21-expressed recombinant human IL-12 and antibodies raised against the recombinant factor. This immunoassay has been shown to quantitate recombinant human IL-12 accurately. Results obtained using natural human IL-12 showed linear curves that were parallel to the standard curves obtained using the recombinant kit standards. These results indicate that this kit can be used to determine relative mass values for natural human IL-12. Preparation and Storage
Shipping | The product is shipped at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below. | Storage | Store the unopened product at 2 - 8 °C. Do not use past expiration date. |
Background: IL-12 p70Interleukin 12 (IL-12), also known as natural killer cell stimulatory factor (NKSF) or cytotoxic lymphocyte maturation factor (CLMF), is a heterodimeric pleiotropic cytokine made up of a 40 kDa (p40) subunit and a 35 kDa (p35) subunit. The IL-12 p40 subunit is shared by IL-23, another heterodimeric cytokine that has biological activities similar to, as well as distinct from, IL-12. IL-12 is produced by macrophages and B cells and has been shown to have multiple effects on T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. While mouse IL-12 is active on both human and mouse cells, human IL-12 is not active on mouse cells.
Long Name: | Interleukin 12 p70 | Entrez Gene IDs: | 3592 (Human); 16159 (Mouse); 84405 (Rat) | Alternate Names: | CLMF p35; Cytotoxic lymphocyte maturation factor 35 kDa subunit; IL12 p70; IL-12 p70; IL-12 subunit p35; IL-12, subunit p35; interleukin 12, p35; interleukin 12A (natural killer cell stimulatory factor 1, cytotoxic lymphocytematuration factor 1, p35); interleukin-12 alpha chain; interleukin-12 subunit alpha; natural killer cell stimulatory factor 1, 35 kD subunit; NF cell stimulatory factor chain 1; NK cell stimulatory factor chain 1; NKSF1; p35 |
Assay Procedure Refer to the product datasheet for the complete assay procedure. Bring all reagents and samples to room temperature before use. It is recommended that all samples, standards, and controls be assayed in duplicate. 1. Prepare all reagents, standard dilutions, and samples as directed in the product insert. 2. Remove excess microplate strips from the plate frame, return them to the foil pouch containing the desiccant pack, and reseal. 3. Add 50 μL of Assay Diluent to each well. 4. Add 50 μL of Standard, control, or sample to each well. Cover with a plate sealer, and incubate at room temperature for 2 hours. 5. Aspirate each well and wash, repeating the process 4 times for a total of 5 washes. 6. Add 100 μL of Conjugate to each well. Cover with a new plate sealer, and incubate at room temperature for 2 hours. 7. Aspirate and wash 5 times. 8. Add 100 μL Substrate Solution to each well. 9. Add 100 μL of Stop Solution to each well. Read at 450 nm within 30 minutes. Set wavelength correction to 540 nm or 570 nm. |
