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Product Specifications

Analytical sensitivity

<0.3 pg/mL

Assay range

0.32-5000 pg/mL

Sample type/volume

Serum
2-5 µL
Supernatant
2-5 µL
Plasma
2-5 µL

Hands-on time

30 min

Time-to-result

2 hr

Homogenous (no wash)

Yes

Instrument

qPCR Instruments

Product size

96 Tests

Contents

Assay Dilution Buffer
Antibody-Conjugate A
Antibody-Conjugate B
Antibody-Conjugate Dilution Buffer
Standard
Master Mix
Ligase

Shipping conditions

Dry ice

Storage

-20°C

Protein name

IL-1 alpha

Species (tested)

Mouse

Assay kit format

Proximity-based Immunoassay

Label or dye

FAM™

About This Kit

The ProQuantum Human IL-1 alpha Immunoassay Kit is designed to provide highly sensitive quantitative measurements of human IL-1 alpha in small sample volumes. Utilizing proximity-based amplification technology, the assay combines the analyte specificity of high-affinity antibody-antigen binding with the signal detection and amplification capabilities of real-time PCR to achieve a simple yet powerful next-generation protein quantitation platform. A user-friendly workflow combined with intuitive Cloud-based software for analytics enables sample-to-answer in just 2 hours.

• High sensitivity-detect low levels of protein with greater sensitivity than traditional methods

• Broad dynamic range-≥5 logarithmic units, minimizing sample dilutions to ensure they fall within the range

• Small sample consumption-use 2-5 µL of sample (compared to 75 µL for triplicate wells with other methods)

• Fast, easy workflow-2 hours from sample to answer, with no wash steps

• No proprietary instrument to purchase-runs on any real-time PCR instrument

ProQuantum immunoassays utilize a matched pair of target-specific antibodies, each conjugated to a DNA oligonucleotide. During antibody-analyte binding, the two DNA oligos are brought into close proximity, which allows for ligation of the two strands and subsequent creation of a template strand for amplification. This platform leverages the sensitivity and large dynamic range of Applied Biosystems TaqMan real-time PCR technology (Figure 1).

The assay workflow is fast and easy-2 steps in 2 hours. There are a total of 7 components in each kit (Figure 2). First, mix the antibody-conjugates, dilute the sample, and create the standard curve in a working plate. Then, using a multi-channel pipette, add the antibody-conjugates and sample (or standard) into the wells of a PCR plate and incubate for 1 hour. Combine the master mix and ligase and add to the wells of the PCR plate, then run the plate on any qPCR instrument. After the run is complete, import the results file into the ProQuantum cloud-based software at https://apps.thermofisher.com/apps/proquantum. Using this software, the data can be analyzed easily to obtain protein concentration values. The software allows you to set up standard curves, design plate layouts, set up customized assay instructions, and obtain robust statistical group-wise comparisons.

Target information

IL-1 alpha (Interleukin-1 alpha) is a proinflammatory cytokine expressed by monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. IL-1 alpha is coded by the IL1A gene and signals through two receptors, IL-1RI and IL-1RII, both of which are shared with IL-1 beta. IL1A is located on the q arm on chromosome 2 at position 13. IL-1 alpha plays an important role in innate host defense by triggering the production of other proinflammatory cytokines in target cells and initiating acute-phase responses. IL-1 alpha activity can be moderated by IL-1 Receptor Antagonist (IL-1RA), a protein produced by many cell types that blocks receptor binding through competitive inhibition. IL-1 alpha is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in various immune responses, inflammatory processes, and hematopoiesis. Further, IL-1 alpha is produced by monocytes and macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed and released in response to cell injury and induces apoptosis. The IL1A gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. IL1 alpha regulates the activities of NF-kappaB and mitogen-activated protein kinases. IL-1 alpha can stimulate the expression of IL6 and cyclooxygenase-2 (PTGS2/COX-2), as well as enhance the production of nitric oxide (NO). High levels of IL-1 alpha are associated with several chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis.

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

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Bioinformatics

Gene aliases : Il-1a, Il1a

Gene ID : (Mouse) 16175

Gene symbol : Il1a

Protein Aliases : IL-1 alpha, Interleukin-1 alpha

UniProt ID (Mouse) P01582

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