Human IL-12/IL-23 p40 Quantikine ELISA Kit Summary Assay Type | Solid Phase Sandwich ELISA | Format | 96-well strip plate | Assay Length | 3.0 hours or 4.5 hours | Sample Type & Volume Required Per Well | Cell Culture Supernates (100 uL), Serum (100 uL), EDTA Plasma (100 uL), Heparin Plasma (100 uL), Citrate Plasma (100 uL) | Sensitivity | 15 pg/mL | Assay Range | 31.2 - 2,000 pg/mL (Cell Culture Supernates, Serum, EDTA Plasma, Heparin Plasma, Citrate Plasma) | Specificity | Natural and recombinant human IL-12 p40 | 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 p40 Immunoassay is a 3.5 or 4.5 hour solid phase ELISA designed to measure IL-12 p40 in cell culture supernates, serum, and plasma. It contains recombinant human IL-12 p40 and antibodies raised against the recombinant factor. This immunoassay has been shown to accurately quantitate recombinant human IL-12 p40. Results obtained using natural human IL-12 p40 showed dose-response curves that were parallel to the standard curves obtained using the recombinant Quantikine kit standards. These results indicate that this kit can be used to determine relative mass values for natural human IL-12 p40. 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/IL-23 p40Interleukin 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: | nterleukin 12/Interleukin 23 p40 | Entrez Gene IDs: | 3593 (Human); 16160 (Mouse); 64546 (Rat); 403976 (Canine); 102124858 (Cynomolgus Monkey); 493741 (Feline); 694747 (Rhesus Macaque) | Alternate Names: | CLMF p40; CLMF; CLMF2; Cytotoxic lymphocyte maturation factor 40 kDa subunit; IL12 p40; IL-12 p40; IL-12 subunit p40; IL12B; IL-12B; IL-12BNK cell stimulatory factor chain 2; interleukin 12, p40; interleukin 12B (natural killer cell stimulatory factor 2, cytotoxic lymphocytematuration factor 2, p40); interleukin-12 beta chain; interleukin-12 subunit beta; natural killer cell stimulatory factor, 40 kD subunit; NKSF; NKSF2; NKSF2IL12, subunit p40 |
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. |
