Human IL-17 ELISpot Kit
R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # EL317
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Product Summary for Human IL-17 ELISpot Kit
PRODUCT SUMMARY
ELISpot kits are highly sensitive, microplate-based assays for the detection of cytokine secreting cells. This kit is designed for the detection and enumeration of human/primate IL-17/IL-17A. Complete ELISpot kits are ready-to-run and require no assay development or refinement.
This ELISpot assay employs a capture antibody specific for human/primate IL-17/IL-17A, pre-coated onto a PVDF-backed microplate. Appropriately stimulated cells are pipetted directly into the wells and the immobilized antibody in the immediate vicinity of the secreting cells binds secreted human/primate IL-17/IL-17A. Following wash steps and incubation with a biotinylated detection antibody, alkaline-phosphatase conjugated to streptavidin is added. Unbound enzyme is subsequently removed by washing and a substrate solution (BCIP/NBT) is added. A blue-black colored precipitate forms at the sites of cytokine localization and appears as spots, with each individual spot representing an individual human/primate IL-17/IL-17A secreting cell. The spots can be counted with an automated ELISpot reader system or manually using a stereomicroscope.
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Detect and quantitate individual cells secreting human/primate IL-17/IL-17A
- High sensitivity - ELISpot assays can measure responses with frequencies well below 1 in 100,000 cells
- No in vitro expansion of cells required
- High-throughput - ELISpot assays use only a small number of primary cells
KIT CONTENTS
- Human/primate IL-17/IL-17A Microplate
- Biotinylated Detection Antibody
- Streptavidin conjugated to Alkaline Phosphatase
- Dilution Buffers
- Wash Buffer Concentrate
- BCIP/NBT Chromogen
- Human/primate IL-17/IL-17A Positive Control
OTHER REAGENTS REQUIRED
- Pipettes and pipette tips
- Deionized or distilled water
- Squirt bottle, manifold dispenser, or automated microplate washer
- 500 mL graduated cylinder
- 37 °C CO2 incubator
- Sterile culture media
- Dissection microscope or an automated ELISpot reader
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Background: IL-17/IL-17A
IL-17/IL-17A is a homodimeric cytokine that is secreted by IL-23 activated Th17 and Tc17 cells. It is upregulated during inflammation and contributes to disease severity by enhancing neutrophil infiltration and the production of pro-inflammatory chemokines. IL-17A can additionally form bioactive heterodimers with IL-17F. IL-17A and the IL-17A/F heterodimer signal through widely expressed receptor complexes containing IL-17 RA and IL-17 RC.
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Product Documents for Human IL-17 ELISpot Kit
Product Specific Notices for Human IL-17 ELISpot Kit
For research use only
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including methanol, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive toxicity with developmental effects. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.