ELISpot Flex: Mouse IL‑6 (ALP)

3361-2A

Publications: 7

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Bulk or custom format

Our most adaptable ELISpot format, made to fit into your unique plan. Combine it with a substrate, plate, and/or antigen of choice.

Components

Capture mAb	MT26B2
Detection mAb	32C11, biotin
Enzyme conjugate	Streptavidin-ALP

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ELISpot substrate: BCIP/NBT-plus for ALP

Product specifications

Intended use

This ELISpot Flex kit is intended for the enumeration of cells secreting mouse IL-6 using the ELISpot assay. For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Serum/Plasma samples

Recommendation

Product details

Product	ELISpot Flex: Mouse IL-6 (ALP)
Application	ELISpot
Analyte	IL-6
Reactivity	Mouse
Specificity	This kit is based on a matched pair of mAbs specific for mouse IL-6.

Shipping and Storage

Shipping	Shipped at ambient temperature.
Storage	Store at 4-8 °C upon receipt.
Shelf life	At least 18 months from date of receipt.

Performance

Mouse spleen cells (50,000 cells/well) were incubated overnight with LPS or medium only and the number of cells secreting Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was analyzed by ELISpot.

Documents

Datasheet/Protocol SDS

Tutorials

Tutorial, Published December 28, 2023

Incubation strategies for success in ELISpot and FluoroSpot

We've made a handy table summarizing incubation times for different analytes to make your research planning for the ELISpot and FluoroSpot assay a little easier.

Tutorial, Published November 24, 2022

Cell stimulation in ELISpot and FluoroSpot

In this feature, we’ll walk you through the optimal use of different polyclonal and antigen-specific stimuli.

Tutorial, Published November 10, 2022

Step-by-step guide to ELISpot

An in-depth guide to ELISpot, including best practice and tips and tricks.

Tutorial, Published November 7, 2022

7 common ELISpot errors and how to avoid them

ELISpot troubleshooting. We discuss 7 of the most common issues we’ve encountered in ELISpot, what mistakes causes them and how to avoid and correct them.

Tutorial, Published October 14, 2022

What is a positive ELISpot response?

DFR is a non-parametric statistical test for determining positive responses in ELISpot and FluoroSpot.

Tutorial, Published October 14, 2022

Isolation, freezing, and thawing of splenocytes

This is a protocol on how to best (i) isolate, (ii) freeze, and (iii) thaw splenocytes.

Publications (7)

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Analyte information

IL-6

Analyte description	Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine produced by many different cell types and plays a role in a wide range of functions, such as immune responses, acute-phase reactions, and hematopoiesis. Among other things, it augments antibody production from activated B cells in vitro.
Alternative names	Interleukin 6, IL-6, IL6, IFB-B502, BSF-2, BCDF, Il-6
Cell type	B cell, Monocyte/MΦ, mDC
Gene ID	16193