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Mouse IL-23 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) Summary
Specificity
Measures free mouse IL-23 in the supernatant of activated cells.
Standard Curve Range
31.25-1000 pg/ml
Sensitivity
8 pg/ml
Assay Type
Sandwich ELISA
Sample Volume
0.1 ml
Kit Type
ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
Gene
IL23A
Applications/Dilutions
Dilutions
ELISA
Application Notes
The Mouse IL-23 ActivELISA(TM) Kit measures free IL-23 in the supernatant of activated cells. Standard protocols for detecting IL-23 activity include ELISA and Western Blot. The IL-23 ActivELISA(TM) can be completed in one day using a sandwich ELISA protocol. The anti-p19 antibody is coated on a plate which then captures free IL-23. The amount of bound IL-23 is detected by adding a second biotinylated anti-p40 antibody followed by HRP-conjugated streptavidin. ABTS substrate is then added and the concentration is determined by colorimetric detection in an ELISA plate reader.
IL-23 (Interleukin-23) is a heterodimeric cytokine consisting of two subunits, p19 and p40. IL-23 plays an important role in the inflammatory response against infection. It is a key element in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease, which comprises Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It can also have implications in the development of cancerous tumors. IL-23 promotes upregulation of the matrix metalloprotease MMP9, increases angiogenesis and reduces CD8+ T cell infiltration. In conjunction with IL-6 and TGF-b1, IL-23 stimulates naive CD4+ T cells to differentiate into a novel subset of cells called Th17 cells, which are distinct from the classical Th1 and Th2 cells. Th17 cells produce IL-17, a proinflammatory cytokine that enhances T cell priming and stimulates the production of proinflammatory molecules such as IL-1, IL-6, TNF-a, NOS-2, and chemokines resulting in inflammation (McGovern D et al, 2007).
Limitations
This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. ELISA Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.