Description
Human IL-12A ELISA Kit
The Human IL12A (Interleukin 12A) ELISA Kit is a reliable tool for the accurate quantification of IL12A levels in human serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. This kit offers high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring precise and reproducible results for a variety of research applications.IL12A is a key cytokine involved in the regulation of immune responses, driving the differentiation of T cells and enhancing the activity of natural killer cells. Dysregulation of IL12A has been linked to inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases, highlighting its importance as a biomarker for studying these conditions and developing potential therapies.
Overall, the Human IL12A ELISA Kit is a valuable resource for researchers seeking to investigate the role of IL12A in various physiological and pathological processes, providing a robust platform for analyzing IL12A levels in biological samples.
| Product Name: | Human IL-12A ELISA Kit |
| SKU: | HUEB0019 |
| Size: | 96T |
| Target: | Human IL-12A |
| Synonyms: | Cytotoxic lymphocyte maturation factor 35 kDa subunit, IL-12 subunit p35, NK cell stimulatory factor chain 1, CLMF p35, NKSF1, IL-12A, NKSF1 |
| Assay Type: | Sandwich |
| Detection Method: | ELISA |
| Reactivity: | Human |
| Detection Range: | 31.2-2000pg/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 15pg/mL |
| Intra CV: | 5.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inter CV: | 6.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Function: | Cytokine that can act as a growth factor for activated T and NK cells, enhance the lytic activity of NK/lymphokine-activated Killer cells, and stimulate the production of IFN-gamma by resting PBMC. |
| Uniprot: | P29459 |
| Sample Type: | Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids |
| Specificity: | Natural and recombinant human Interleukin-12 subunit alpha |
| Sub Unit: | Heterodimer with IL12B; disulfide-linked. The heterodimer is known as interleukin IL-12. |
| Research Area: | Immunology |
| Subcellular Location: | Secreted |
| Storage: | Please see kit components below for exact storage details |
| Note: | For research use only |
| UniProt Protein Function: | IL12A: Cytokine that can act as a growth factor for activated T and NK cells, enhance the lytic activity of NK/lymphokine- activated Killer cells, and stimulate the production of IFN-gamma by resting PBMC. Belongs to the IL-6 superfamily. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted; Cytokine Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 3q25.33 Cellular Component: extracellular region; extracellular space; interleukin-12 complex Molecular Function:cytokine activity; growth factor activity; interleukin-12 beta subunit binding; interleukin-12 receptor binding; interleukin-27 binding; protein binding; protein heterodimerization activity Biological Process: cell cycle arrest; cell migration; defense response to Gram-positive bacterium; immune response; negative regulation of interleukin-17 production; negative regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation; positive regulation of cell adhesion; positive regulation of interferon-gamma production; positive regulation of lymphocyte proliferation; positive regulation of mononuclear cell proliferation; positive regulation of natural killer cell activation; positive regulation of natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity; positive regulation of natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity directed against tumor cell target; positive regulation of NK T cell activation; positive regulation of T cell mediated cytotoxicity; positive regulation of T cell proliferation; positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation of Stat4 protein; response to lipopolysaccharide; response to UV-B; response to virus |
| NCBI Summary: | This gene encodes a subunit of a cytokine that acts on T and natural killer cells, and has a broad array of biological activities. The cytokine is a disulfide-linked heterodimer composed of the 35-kD subunit encoded by this gene, and a 40-kD subunit that is a member of the cytokine receptor family. This cytokine is required for the T-cell-independent induction of interferon (IFN)-gamma, and is important for the differentiation of both Th1 and Th2 cells. The responses of lymphocytes to this cytokine are mediated by the activator of transcription protein STAT4. Nitric oxide synthase 2A (NOS2A/NOS2) is found to be required for the signaling process of this cytokine in innate immunity. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| UniProt Code: | P29459 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 20141534 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 3592 |
| NCBI Accession: | P29459.2 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | P29459,Q96QZ1, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P29459 |
| Molecular Weight: | 24,874 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Interleukin-12 subunit alpha |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | interleukin 12A |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | IL12A |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | P35; CLMF; NFSK; NKSF1; IL-12A |
| NCBI Protein Information: | interleukin-12 subunit alpha |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Interleukin-12 subunit alpha |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Cytotoxic lymphocyte maturation factor 35 kDa subunit; CLMF p35; IL-12 subunit p35; NK cell stimulatory factor chain 1; NKSF1 |
| Protein Family: | Interleukin |
| UniProt Gene Name: | IL12A |
| UniProt Entry Name: | IL12A_HUMAN |
| Component | Quantity (96 Assays) | Storage |
| ELISA Microplate (Dismountable) | 8×12 strips | -20°C |
| Lyophilized Standard | 2 | -20°C |
| Sample Diluent | 20ml | -20°C |
| Assay Diluent A | 10mL | -20°C |
| Assay Diluent B | 10mL | -20°C |
| Detection Reagent A | 120µL | -20°C |
| Detection Reagent B | 120µL | -20°C |
| Wash Buffer | 30mL | 4°C |
| Substrate | 10mL | 4°C |
| Stop Solution | 10mL | 4°C |
| Plate Sealer | 5 | - |
Other materials and equipment required:
- Microplate reader with 450 nm wavelength filter
- Multichannel Pipette, Pipette, microcentrifuge tubes and disposable pipette tips
- Incubator
- Deionized or distilled water
- Absorbent paper
- Buffer resevoir
*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.
Allow all reagents to reach room temperature (Please do not dissolve the reagents at 37°C directly). All the reagents should be mixed thoroughly by gently swirling before pipetting. Avoid foaming. Keep appropriate numbers of strips for 1 experiment and remove extra strips from microtiter plate. Removed strips should be resealed and stored at -20°C until the kits expiry date. Prepare all reagents, working standards and samples as directed in the previous sections. Please predict the concentration before assaying. If values for these are not within the range of the standard curve, users must determine the optimal sample dilutions for their experiments. We recommend running all samples in duplicate.
| Step | |
| 1. | Add Sample: Add 100µL of Standard, Blank, or Sample per well. The blank well is added with Sample diluent. Solutions are added to the bottom of micro ELISA plate well, avoid inside wall touching and foaming as possible. Mix it gently. Cover the plate with sealer we provided. Incubate for 120 minutes at 37°C. |
| 2. | Remove the liquid from each well, don't wash. Add 100µL of Detection Reagent A working solution to each well. Cover with the Plate sealer. Gently tap the plate to ensure thorough mixing. Incubate for 1 hour at 37°C. Note: if Detection Reagent A appears cloudy warm to room temperature until solution is uniform. |
| 3. | Aspirate each well and wash, repeating the process three times. Wash by filling each well with Wash Buffer (approximately 400µL) (a squirt bottle, multi-channel pipette,manifold dispenser or automated washer are needed). Complete removal of liquid at each step is essential. After the last wash, completely remove remaining Wash Buffer by aspirating or decanting. Invert the plate and pat it against thick clean absorbent paper. |
| 4. | Add 100µL of Detection Reagent B working solution to each well. Cover with the Plate sealer. Incubate for 60 minutes at 37°C. |
| 5. | Repeat the wash process for five times as conducted in step 3. |
| 6. | Add 90µL of Substrate Solution to each well. Cover with a new Plate sealer and incubate for 10-20 minutes at 37°C. Protect the plate from light. The reaction time can be shortened or extended according to the actual color change, but this should not exceed more than 30 minutes. When apparent gradient appears in standard wells, user should terminatethe reaction. |
| 7. | Add 50µL of Stop Solution to each well. If color change does not appear uniform, gently tap the plate to ensure thorough mixing. |
| 8. | Determine the optical density (OD value) of each well at once, using a micro-plate reader set to 450 nm. User should open the micro-plate reader in advance, preheat the instrument, and set the testing parameters. |
| 9. | After experiment, store all reagents according to the specified storage temperature respectively until their expiry. |
When carrying out an ELISA assay it is important to prepare your samples in order to achieve the best possible results. Below we have a list of procedures for the preparation of samples for different sample types.
| Sample Type | Protocol |
| Serum | If using serum separator tubes, allow samples to clot for 30 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Collect the serum fraction and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. If serum separator tubes are not being used, allow samples to clot overnight at 2-8°C. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Remove serum and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Plasma | Collect plasma using EDTA or heparin as an anticoagulant. Centrifuge samples at 4°C for 15 mins at 1000 × g within 30 mins of collection. Collect the plasma fraction and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Note: Over haemolysed samples are not suitable for use with this kit. |
| Urine & Cerebrospinal Fluid | Collect the urine (mid-stream) in a sterile container, centrifuge for 20 mins at 2000-3000 rpm. Remove supernatant and assay immediately. If any precipitation is detected, repeat the centrifugation step. A similar protocol can be used for cerebrospinal fluid. |
| Cell culture supernatant | Collect the cell culture media by pipette, followed by centrifugation at 4°C for 20 mins at 1500 rpm. Collect the clear supernatant and assay immediately. |
| Cell lysates | Solubilize cells in lysis buffer and allow to sit on ice for 30 minutes. Centrifuge tubes at 14,000 x g for 5 minutes to remove insoluble material. Aliquot the supernatant into a new tube and discard the remaining whole cell extract. Quantify total protein concentration using a total protein assay. Assay immediately or aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C. |
| Tissue homogenates | The preparation of tissue homogenates will vary depending upon tissue type. Rinse tissue with 1X PBS to remove excess blood & homogenize in 20ml of 1X PBS (including protease inhibitors) and store overnight at ≤ -20°C. Two freeze-thaw cycles are required to break the cell membranes. To further disrupt the cell membranes you can sonicate the samples. Centrifuge homogenates for 5 mins at 5000xg. Remove the supernatant and assay immediately or aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C. |
| Tissue lysates | Rinse tissue with PBS, cut into 1-2 mm pieces, and homogenize with a tissue homogenizer in PBS. Add an equal volume of RIPA buffer containing protease inhibitors and lyse tissues at room temperature for 30 minutes with gentle agitation. Centrifuge to remove debris. Quantify total protein concentration using a total protein assay. Assay immediately or aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C. |
| Breast Milk | Collect milk samples and centrifuge at 10,000 x g for 60 min at 4°C. Aliquot the supernatant and assay. For long term use, store samples at -80°C. Minimize freeze/thaw cycles. |
