The Hamster IL-6 ELISA Kit from AssayGenie is a cutting-edge tool for precise measurement of IL-6 levels in hamster serum, plasma, cell culture supernatant, cell or tissue lysate, other liquid samples. This kit delivers exceptional sensitivity and specificity, ensuring accurate quantification of IL-6 across the physiological range relevant to hamster models. Interleukin-6 is a pleiotropic cytokine produced primarily by macrophages, T cells, and fibroblasts that functions as both a pro-inflammatory mediator and an immunoregulatory factor. IL-6 signaling through its receptor complex activates STAT3 and MAPK pathways, governing acute phase response, fever, hematopoiesis, and B-cell differentiation; dysregulated IL-6 production is implicated in inflammatory diseases, autoimmunity, infection response, cachexia, and tumorigenesis.
Equipped with this ELISA kit, researchers can delve deep into the intricate mechanisms governed by IL-6 and gain valuable insights into its involvement in different biological pathways. Unleash the potential of your hamster research with the AssayGenie Hamster IL-6 ELISA Kit—empowering innovation and discovery in the realm of molecular biology.
Product Name:
Hamster IL-6 ELISA Kit
SKU:
HMFI0001
Reactivity:
Hamster
Detection Method:
Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody
Sensitivity:
4.688 pg/mL
Range:
7.813-500 pg/mL
Sample Type:
Serum, Plasma, Cell Culture Supernatant, Cell or Tissue Lysate, Other Liquid Samples
Storage:
2-8°C for 12 months.
Linearity:
Sample
1:2
1:4
1:8
Serum (n = 5)
84-100%
83-97%
85-97%
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
85-102%
86-103%
87-96%
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
84-100%
87-101%
80-104%
Recovery:
Matrix
Recovery Range (%)
Average (%)
Serum (n = 5)
89-101
99
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
88-104
98
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
92-102
95
Note:The below protocol is a sample protocol. Protocols are specific to each batch/lot. For the correct instructions please follow the protocol included in your kit.
Step
Procedure
1
Reagent & Plate Preparation: Equilibrate TMB substrate to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Set standard, test sample and control (zero) wells on the pre-coated plate and record their positions.
2
Standard, Sample & Control Loading: Aliquot 100 µl of standard solutions into the standard wells, 100 µl of properly diluted sample into test sample wells, and 100 µl of Sample Dilution Buffer into the control (blank) well.
3
First Incubation & Wash: Seal the plate and incubate at 37°C for 90 minutes. Aspirate the liquid and wash the plate 2 times with Wash Buffer.
4
Biotin-labelled Antibody & Wash: Add Biotin-labelled Antibody working solution to each well and incubate at 37°C for 60 minutes. Wash the plate 3 times, allowing the buffer to stay in the wells for 1-2 minutes per wash. Add SABC working solution and incubate at 37°C for 30 minutes, then wash 5 times.
5
Color Development: Add 90 µl of TMB substrate into each well and incubate at 37°C in the dark for 10-20 minutes.
6
Stop Reaction & Reading: Add 50 µl of Stop Solution and measure absorbance at 450 nm in a microplate reader immediately.
Sample Type
Protocol
Serum
Allow whole blood to coagulate at room temperature (2 h) or 2-8°C overnight. Centrifuge at 1000 × g for 20 min and collect the supernatant. Store or use immediately.
Plasma
Collect in anticoagulant tubes (EDTA, citrate, or heparin), mix gently, and centrifuge within 30 min at 1000 × g, 2-8°C for 15 min. Store or assay as needed.
Tissue Homogenate
Homogenize tissue in 50 mM Tris + 0.9% NaCl + 0.1% SDS (pH 7.3) with protease inhibitors (e.g. 1 mM PMSF). Avoid NP-40, Triton X-100 and DTT. Disrupt by ultrasonic homogenization or freeze-thaw cycles, centrifuge at 5000 × g for 5 min and collect the supernatant.
Cell Culture Supernatant
Centrifuge at 2500 rpm for 5 minutes at 2-8°C and collect the clarified cell culture supernatant.
Cell Lysate
Lyse cells in lysis buffer with protease inhibitor (e.g. 1 mM PMSF) on ice for 30-60 minutes, or by ultrasonic treatment. Centrifuge at 10,000 rpm for 10 min at 2-8°C and collect the supernatant.
Other Sample Types
For more information about how to process other sample types, (e.g., body fluids, breast milk & more), please contact our Tech Support Team at techsupport@assaygenie.com.
Component
Quantity
Storage
48T
96T
ELISA Microplate (Dismountable)
8×6
8×12
Place the test strips into a sealed foil bag with the desiccant. Store for 1 month at 2-8°C; Store for 12 months at -20°C.
Lyophilized Standard
1 vial
2 vial
Place the standards into a sealed foil bag with the desiccant. Store for 1 month at 2-8°C; Store for 12 months at -20°C.
