Human IL-6 PicoKine® Quick ELISA Kit (90 minutes, 96 Tests). Quantitate Human IL6 in cell culture supeatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA, citrate). Sensitivity: 0.3pg/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.
Immunogen
Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: P29-M212
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant Human IL6
Sample Type
Cell culture supeatants, Serum, Plasma
Anticoagulant
heparin, EDTA or citrate
Precision
Intra-Assay Precision
Inter-Assay Precision
Sample
1
2
3
1
2
3
n
16
16
16
24
24
24
Mean (pg/ml)
15
42
134
13
46
1307
Standard deviation
0.88
2.26
10.31
1.00
2.57
11.05
CV (%)
5.9%
5.4%
7.7%
7.5%
5.6%
8.5%
Background
The human interferon-beta 2 gene (IFNB2) product is identical to that for the B-cell stimulation factor-2 (BSF-2), the hybridoma growth factor (HGF) ("interleukin-6"), and the hepatocyte stimulating factor (HSF). Proteins derived from this gene mediate the plasma protein response to tissue injury (acute-phase response) and regulate the growth and differentiation of both B and T cells. Interleukin-6 (IL6) has come to be regarded as a potential osteoporotic factor because it has stimulatory effects on cells of the osteoclast lineage, and, thus, may play a role in the pathogenesis of bone loss associated with estrogen deficiency. IL-6 has many roles essential to the regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and bone resorption. It is involved not only in the hepatic acute phase response but also in adipose tissue metabolism, lipoprotein lipase activity, and hepatic triglyceride secretion. Overproduction of IL-6, a proinflammatory cytokine, is associated with a spectrum of age-related conditions including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, periodontal disease, frailty, and functional decline. BSF-2 is a novel interleukin consisting of 184 amino acids. The standard product used in this kit is recombinant human IL-6, consisting of 184 amino acids with the molecular mass of 20.3kDa.
Reproducibility
Lots
Lot 1 (pg/ml)
Lot 2 (pg/ml)
Lot 3 (pg/ml)
Lot 4 (pg/ml)
Mean (pg/ml)
Standard Deviation
CV (%)
Sample 1
15
11
10
13
12
0.99
8.3%
Sample 2
42
45
38
40
41
1.96
5.1%
Sample 3
134
145
151
147
144
3.6
2.5%
*number of samples for each test n=16.
Notes
Material Required But Not Provided: Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm. Automated plate washer Pipettes and pipette tips capable of precisely dispensing 0.5 µl through 1 ml volumes of aqueous solutions. Multichannel pipettes are recommended for large amount of samples. Deionized or distilled water. 500ml graduated cylinders. Test tubes for dilution. Horizontal orbital microplate shaker capable of maintaining a speed of 500 rpm, amplitude 3mm.
Gene ID
3569
Gene Name
IL6
UniProt ID
P05231
Applications
ELISA
Storage
Store at 4°C for 6 months. (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Refrigerate upon receipt.)