Abcam, ab229434, Human IL-6 ELISA Kit, Fluorescent

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human IL-6 ELISA Kit, Fluorescent is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human IL-6 with a sensitivity of 0.4 pg/ml. The assay uses a simple mix-wash-read protocol with just one incubation and one wash step. - Fluorescent Sandwich ELISA - 530/570/590 nm readout : works on any standard plate reader - Cited in over 10 citations
Key facts
Detection method:Fluorescent,
Sample types:Cell culture supernatant, Citrate plasma, EDTA Plasma, Heparin Plasma, Serum,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 0.4 pg/mL,
Range:0.97 - 2000 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human IL-6 ELISA Kit, Fluorescent ab229434 is a rapid single-wash 90-min sandwich ELISA to measure Human IL-6 in serum, heparin plasma, citrate plasma, EDTA plasma, cell culture supernatant. This CatchPoint SimpleStep sensitivity is 0.4 pg/mL.
How the assay works
Human IL-6 CatchPoint SimpleStep ELISA employs an affinity tag labeled capture antibody and a reporter conjugated detector antibody which immunocapture the sample analyte in solution. This entire complex (capture antibody/analyte/detector antibody) is in turn immobilized via immunoaffinity of an anti-tag antibody coating the well. To perform the assay, samples or standards are added to the wells, followed by the antibody mix. After incubation, the wells are washed to remove unbound material. CatchPoint HRP Development Solution containing the Stoplight Red Substrate is added. During incubation, the substrate is catalyzed by HRP generating a fluorescent product. Signal is generated proportionally to the amount of bound analyte and the intensity is measured in a fluorescence plater reader at 530/570/590 nm Excitation/Cutoff/Emission. This kit is optimised for Molecular Devices Readers: If using a Molecular Devices' plate reader supported by SoftMax
Pro software, a preconfigured protocol for these CatchPoint SimpleStep ELISA Kits is available with all the protocol and analysis settings at www.softmaxpro.org.
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 IL-6 ELISA Kit, Fluorescent ab229434 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 fluorescent plate reader at 530/570/590 nm Excitation/Cutoff/Emission.
Colorimetric version
This kit is also available with a colorimetric readout as Human IL-6 ELISA kit
ab178013
Both the fluroescent and colorimetric version share the same antibody pair and protein standard.
Design your own immunoassay
We offer the antibody pair used in this kit in a BSA and Azide-free format, ready for conjugation
- Anti-IL-6 antibody [IL-6-10] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)
ab244758
- Anti-IL-6 antibody [IL-6-5] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)
ab244886
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a cytokine with a wide variety of biological functions. It is a potent inducer of the acute phase response and plays an essential role in the final differentiation of B-cells into Ig-secreting cells. IL-6 is involved in lymphocyte and monocyte differentiation and IL-6 induces myeloma and plasmacytoma growth as well as nerve cells differentiation. B-cells, T-cells, hepatocytes, hematopoietic progenitor cells and cells of the CNS are all responsive to IL-6. IL-6 is discharged into the bloodstream after muscle contraction and acts to increase the breakdown of fats and to improve insulin resistance.

Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) a cytokine also known as IFN-beta2 plays a significant role in immune response and inflammation. The IL-6 protein has a molecular weight of approximately 20-26 kDa. Expression of IL-6 occurs in various cell types including T cells macrophages and fibroblasts. Researchers often measure IL-6 levels in biological samples using IL-6 ELISA kits an essential tool for studying this protein's function and presence in experimental and clinical settings.
Biological function summary
IL-6 influences immune regulation and acts as part of the acute phase response. It stimulates the production of acute-phase proteins and supports the differentiation of B cells into antibody-producing cells. IL-6 is not known to be part of a larger complex acting primarily as a single entity in signal transduction. Moreover IL-6 impacts the metabolism of iron and bone homeostasis showing its multifunctional nature.
Pathways
IL-6 forms an integral part of several signaling routes particularly the JAK-STAT pathway. In this context IL-6 interacts with signal transducer proteins like STAT3 to transmit signals from the cell surface to the nucleus affecting gene expression. Another important pathway is the MAPK pathway through which IL-6 influences cell proliferation and survival. These interactions reflect IL-6's diverse effects in cellular processes.
IL-6's association with rheumatoid arthritis and multiple myeloma emphasizes its role in chronic inflammation and cancer. In rheumatoid arthritis IL-6 contributes to inflammation and joint damage often together with TNF-alpha highlighting a potential target for anti-inflammatory therapies. In multiple myeloma IL-6 supports the survival and proliferation of cancerous plasma cells highlighting its importance in cancer progression and possible treatment targets.