Mouse IL-13 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) Summary
The interference of circulating factors of the immune systeme was evaluated by spiking these proteins at physiologically relevant concentrations into serum. There was no crossreactivity detected, notably not with the inactive IL-13/IL-13BP complex.
7.8 – 500 pg/mL
2.8 pg/mL
Sandwich ELISA
5.00%
4.60%
The overall mean recovery of about 10% might be due to IL-13/IL13BP complex formation. Please see protocol for more specific Spike Recovery details.
50 ul
ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
IL13
Applications/Dilutions
The mouse IL-13 ELISA is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative detection of mouse IL-13
Reactivity Notes
Mouse
Packaging, Storage & Formulations
Storage of components varies. See protocol for specific instructions.
Kit Components
- 1 vial (50 uL) Detection Antibody Concentrate (250 x)
- 1 vial (2.5 mL) Phosphate Buffered Saline Concentrate (PBS) 10x
- 1 vial (100 uL) Capture Antibody Concentrate (250 x)
- 1 bottle (10 mL) Assay Buffer A Concentrate 20x (PBS with 1% Tween 20 and 10% BSA)
- 1 bottle (25 mL) Sample Diluent Z
- 1 bottle (25 mL) Tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) Substrate Solution
- 2 vials mouse IL-19 standard, (lyophilized), 8000 pg/mL upon reconstitution
- 2 96-well plates
Alternate Names for Mouse IL-13 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
- ALRHMGC116789
- BHR1interleukin-13
- IL13
- IL-13
- IL-13MGC116788
- interleukin 13
- MGC116786
- NC30
- P600
Background
Interleukin-13 is a Th2-type cytokine, secreted from CD4(+) T cells, mast cells, basophils and eosinophils. The IL-13 gene generates a cluster with other Th2-type cytokines such as IL-4 and IL-5. IL-13 is an immunoregulatory cytokine and a key mediator in the pathogenesis of allergic inflammation. It mediates its effects by interacting with a complex receptor system comprised of IL-4Ralpha and two IL-13 binding proteins, IL-13Ralpha1 and IL-13Ralpha2. IL-13 receptors are expressed on human B cells, basophils, eosinophils, mast cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, monocytes, macrophages, respiratory epithelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. However, functional IL-13 receptors have not been demonstrated on human or mouse T cells. Thus unlike IL-4, IL-13 does not appear to be important in the initial differentiation of CD4 T cells into T(H)2-type cells but rather appears to be important in the effector phase of allergic inflammation. The important role of IL-13 in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma as well as other allergic diseases has been recognized, based mainly on analyses of mouse models.
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.