Abcam, ab213479, Human Interferon alpha 1 ELISA Kit

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Human Interferon alpha 1 ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human Interferon alpha 1 with a sensitivity of 1 pg/ml. The assay uses a simple mix-wash-read protocol with just one incubation and one wash step. - Colorimetric Sandwich ELISA - 450 nm readout : works on any standard plate reader - Design your own immunoassay: we also offer the conjugation-ready antibody pair - Cited in over 5 citations
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Cell culture extracts, Tissue Extracts, Heparin Plasma, Citrate plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum, EDTA Plasma,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 1 pg/mL,
Range:4.68 - 300 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human Interferon alpha 1 ELISA Kit ab213479 is a rapid single-wash 90-min Sandwich ELISA to measure Human Interferon alpha 1 in cell culture extracts, cell culture supernatant, citrate plasma, EDTA plasma, heparin plasma, serum, tissue extracts. This SimpleStep sensitivity is 1 pg/mL.
How the assay works
Human Interferon alpha 1 SimpleStep ELISA
employs capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA
plates. This approach to sandwich ELISA allows the formation of the antibody-analyte sandwich complex in a single step, significantly reducing assay time. See the SimpleStep ELISA
protocol summary in the image section for further details.
Assay Specificity
Our SimpleStep ELISA
kits use recombinant monoclonal antibodies rigorously validated to ensure the highest level of consistency and reproducibility, improved sensitivity and specificity and ease of scalability and security of supply.
Please refer to our protocol booklet for more details.
Human Interferon alpha 1 ELISA Kit ab213479 protocol summary
1. Mix: add samples/standards to the wells together with the capture and detector antibody cocktail. Incubate 1 hr at room temperature
2. Wash
3. Add TMB development solution - incubate for 10 min
4. Add Stop solution
5. Read the results on a plate reader at 450 nm
Design your own immunoassay
We offer the antibody pair used in this kit in a BSA and Azide-free format, ready for conjugation:
- Anti-Interferon alpha 1 antibody [EPR18694-27] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)
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- Anti-Interferon alpha 1 antibody [EPR18694-3] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)
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Interferon alpha-1 belongs to a group of functionally related but distinct proteins of interferon alpha family that share around 80% identity of their amino acid sequences. Members of the interferon-alpha family have both anti-viral and immunomodulatory activities on target cells.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Interferon alpha 1 (IFN-α1) is a type I interferon with significant antiviral and immunomodulatory activities. Alternate names include interferon alpha and IFNA1. This protein weighs approximately 19 kDa and expresses predominantly in leukocytes. It interacts with specific cell surface receptors to initiate various protective mechanisms in the cell. Researchers often study IFN-alpha-1 protein using techniques like interferon alpha ELISA and IFN-α ELISA for its effective quantification in experimental analyses.
Biological function summary
Interferon alpha 1 functions as an important player in the immune response against viral infections. It belongs to a family of cytokines that signal through the JAK-STAT pathway to induce the expression of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs). IFN-α1 operates independently and does not form large complexes with other proteins ensuring a focused response to pathogens. This protein's role is critical for the initiation of immune responses and limiting the spread of viruses within the host organism.
Pathways
Interferon alpha 1 activates intracellular signaling cascades mainly the JAK-STAT pathway and NF-κB pathway. These pathways have important roles in cellular defense mechanisms. In the JAK-STAT pathway IFN-α1 interacts closely with other interferons and cytokines to enhance antiviral states. Through these pathways it shares functional relationships with proteins such as STAT1 and IRF7 which are critical for mounting effective antiviral defenses.
Interferon alpha 1 relates closely to conditions like hepatitis C and multiple sclerosis. It has therapeutic applications in these diseases due to its immunoregulatory effects. IFN-α1 interacts with various immune system components including major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins to modulate immune responses. Abnormalities in IFN-α1 signaling or expression can exacerbate inflammatory and autoimmune disorders linking it to both protective and pathological roles in human health.