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Product Specifications

Analytical sensitivity

0.12 ng/mL

Assay range

0.12-30 ng/mL

Sample type/volume

Serum
50 µL
Plasma
50 µL
Supernatant
50 µL

Hands-on time

1 hr 20 min

Time-to-result

4 hr 45 min

Homogenous (no wash)

No

Interassay CV

<12%

Intraassay CV

<10%

Instrument

Colorimetric Microplate Reader

Product size

96 Tests

Contents

Pre-coated 96 well plate
Standard
Assay Diluent concentrate
Biotinylated Detection Antibody
SAV-HRP
Wash Buffer
Chromogen
Stop Solution
Adhesive Plate Covers

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

Storage

2-8°C

Protein name

IFN alpha

Species (tested)

Bovine

Assay kit format

Sandwich ELISA Kit

Detector antibody conjugate

Biotin

Label or dye

HRP

About This Kit

Bovine IFN-alpha quantitates bovine IFN-alpha in serum, plasma, supernatant. The assay will exclusively recognize both natural and recombinant bovine IFN-alpha.

Target information

IFN alpha (Interferon alpha) is a Type I interferon belonging to a family of structurally related, species-specific proteins exclusive to vertebrates. The interaction of IFN-alpha with its receptor component result in the activation of a number of signaling pathways which are mainly involved in innate immune response against viral infection. In humans, the gene for IFN alpha is located on on chromosome 9. The type I interferons consist of 14 different alpha isoforms (subtypes with slightly different specificities), and single beta, omega, epsilon and kappa isoforms. Homologous molecules are found in many species, including rats and mice (and most mammals), and have been identified in birds, reptiles and fish species. IFN alpha is produced primarily by plasmacytoid dendritic cells, is a potent component of the anti-viral innate immune response and modulates adaptive immunity. Diseases associated with the dysfunction of IFN alpha include Hepatitis C and Hepatitis.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.

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