IL-6 BioAssay(TM) ELISA Kit, Rat

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL6 gene. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is involved not only in the hepatic acute phase response but also in adipose tissue metabolism, lipoprotein lipase activity, and hepatic triglyceride secretion. IL-6 is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays a critical role in bone resorption. IL-6 has been suggested to stimulate the HPA axis during immune activation independent of the input of hypothalamic corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an immunoregulatory cytokine that activates a cell-surface signaling assembly composed of IL-6, the IL-6 alpha-receptor (IL-6Ralpha), and the shared signaling receptor gp130.5 The standard product used in this kit is recombinant rat IL-6, consisting of 188 amino acids with the molecular mass of 21.8kD. Intended Use: IL-6 BioAssay(TM) ELISA Kit is a sandwich ELISA for quantitative detection of rat IL-6 in cell culture supernates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA, citrate). Range: 62.5-4000pg/ml , Sensitivity: <5pg/ml, Specificity: Natural and recombinant rat IL-6 , Crossreactivity: , No detectable crossreactivity with other relevant proteins, Kit Components: 143931A: Microtiter Strips, 1x96 wells, *143931B: IL-6 Standard, 2x1 vial, 143931C: Anti-rat IL-6 (Biotin), 1x130ul, 143696: Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex (ABC), 1x130ul (1:100 dilution), 143697: Sample Diluent Buffer, 1x30ml, 143698: Antibody Diluent Buffer, 1x12ml, 143699: ABC Diluent Buffer, 1x12ml, 143700: TMB Color Developing Agent, 1x10ml, 143701: TMB Stop Solution, 2N H2SO4, 1x10ml, Storage and Stability: Store *143931B powder at 4°C. Once reconstituted store at 4°C for up to 12 hours or at -20°C for up to 48 hours. Store other components at 4°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Assay Summary: 1. Add samples and standards and incubate the plate at 37°C for 90 minutes. Do not wash. , 2. Add biotinylated antibodies and incubate the plate at 37°C for 60 minutes. Wash plate 3 times with 0.01M TBS or PBS., 3. Add ABC working solution and incubate the plate at 37°C for 30 minutes. Wash plate 5 times with 0.01M TBS or PBS., 4. Add TMB color developing agent and incubate the plate at 37°C in dark for 20-25 minutes., 5. Add TMB stop solution and read.