Human IL-23 Quantikine ELISA Kit Summary Assay Type | Solid Phase Sandwich ELISA | Format | 96-well strip plate | Assay Length | 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) | Sensitivity | 16.3 pg/mL | Assay Range | 39.0 - 2,500 pg/mL (Cell Culture Supernates, Serum, EDTA Plasma, Heparin Plasma) | Specificity | Natural and recombinant human IL-23. This assay does not recognize free p19 or p40 subunits | 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-23 Immunoassay is a 4.5 hour solid-phase ELISA designed to measure human IL-23 in cell culture supernates, serum, and plasma. It contains Sf 21-expressed recombinant human IL-23 and has been shown to accurately quantitate the recombinant factor. Results obtained for naturally occurring human IL-23 showed linear curves that were parallel to the standard curves obtained using the kit standards. These results indicate that this kit can be used to determine relative mass values for naturally occurring human IL-23. 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-23IL-23 (Interleukin-23) is a disulfide-linked cytokine composed of a p19 subunit that is unique to IL-23 and a p40 subunit that is shared with IL-12. It is produced by activated macrophages, microglia, and monocyte-derived dendritic cells in response to pathogens. IL-23 induces the earliest recruitment of neutrophils to the site of infection and promotes the development and maintenance of Th17 cells. It also enhances the development of Th17 mediated autoimmunity and tumor progression. IL-23 signals through a receptor complex consisting of IL-12 R beta 1 and IL-23 R. This complex is expressed in mouse Th1 and Th2 cells, bone marrow dendritic cells, activated macrophages and CD4+ CD45Rb(low) memory T cells. Long Name: | Interleukin 23 | Entrez Gene IDs: | 51561 (Human); 83430 (Mouse); 155140 (Rat) | Alternate Names: | IL-23 p19/IL-12 p40; IL23; IL-23; IL-23A; IL-23-A; IL-23p19; IL-23p19/IL-12p40; IL23P19P19; interleukin 23 p19 subunit; interleukin 23, alpha subunit p19; interleukin-23 subunit alpha; Interleukin-23 subunit p19; JKA3 induced upon T-cell activation; MGC79388; SGRF; SGRFIL-23 subunit alpha |
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. |
