Purpose | The ELISA Pair Set is a solid phase sandwich ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). It utlizes monoclonal antibody specific for IL12B (NKSF2 / p40) coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are addedto the wells, and any IL12B (NKSF2 / p40) present binds to the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed and abiotinylated rabbit anti- IL12B polyclonal antibody is then added, producing an antibody-antigen-antibody "sandwich". Toproduces color in proportion to the amount of IL12B (NKSF2 / p40) present in the sample strepavidin-HRP and TMBsubstrate solution are loaded. The absorbances of the microwell are read at 450 nm. |
Sensitivity | The minimum detectable dose of human IL12B ( NKSF2 / p40 ) was determined to be approximately 3.9 pg/mL. This is defined as at least three times standard deviations above the mean optical density of 10 replicates of the zero standard. |
Components |
Capture Antibody - 0.5 mg/mL of mouse anti-IL12B monoclonal antibody. Dilute to a workingconcentration of 1 μg/mL in CBS before coating. Detection Antibody - Each vial contains 120 μg biotinylated rabbit anti- IL12B polyclonal antibody.Reconstitute with sterile 1 mL distilled water. Dilute to a working concentration of 1.5 μg/mL indetection antibody dilution buffer before use. Standard - Each vial contains 3 ng of recombinant IL12B. Reconstitute standard powder with 1mLdetection antibody dilution buffer. A seven-point standard curve using 2-fold serial dilutions insample dilution buffer, and a high standard of 250 pg/mL is recommended. Streptavidin-HRP - 50 μL of streptavidin conjugated to horseradish-peroxidase. 1:2000 Dilution indetection antibody dilution buffer before use. |
Material not included |
CBS - 0.05 M Na2CO3 - 0.05 M NaHCO3, pH 9.6, 0.2 μm filtered TBS - 25 mM Tris, adjust pH to 7.4 by HCl Wash Buffer - 0.05 % Tween20 in TBS, pH 7.2 - 7.4 Blocking Buffer - 5 % BSA in Wash Buffer Sample dilution buffer - 0.5 % BSA in wash buffer, pH 7.2 - 7.4, 0.2 μm filtered Detection antibody dilution buffer - 0.5 % BSA in wash buffer, pH 7.2 - 7.4, 0.2 μm filtered Substrate Solution: To achieve best assay results, fresh substrate solution is recommended Substrate stock solution - 10 mg/mL TMB (Tetramethylbenzidine ) in DMSO Substrate dilution buffer - 0.05 M Na2HPO4 and 0.025 M citric acid , adjust pH to 5.5 Substrate working solution - For each plate dilute 250 μL substrate stock solution in 25 mL substrate dilutionbuffer and then add 80 μL 0.75 % H2O2 , mix it well Stop Solution - 2 N H2SO4 |
Alternative Name | IL12B |
Background | Interleukin 12 (IL-12) , also known as NKSF or CLMF, is a disulfide-linked heterodimeric cytokine composedof a 35?kDa subunit P35 and a 40?kDa subunit P40, also designated as IL-12A and IL-12B. IL-12 ispredominantly produced by macrophages and B lymphocytes and plays an important role in the activities ofnatural killer cells and T lymphocytes. It is involved in the differentiation and development of Th1 cells, enhancement of natural killer cells' cytolytic function and mitogenic effects, as well as induction of IFN-gamma during which it can synergize with other IFN-gamma inducers. A large excess of monomeric IL-12Bis also secreted by the cells producing IL-12, and exhibits no demonstrable biological activity. Overexpression of IL-12B has been shown to be associated with the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. |
Research Area | Hormones, Cytokines |
Application Notes | Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator. |
Comment |
The human IL12B ( NKSF2 / p40 ) ELISA Pair Set is for the quantitative determination of human IL12B.This ELISA Pair Set contains the basic components required for the development of sandwich ELISAs. |
Reagent Preparation |
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Assay Procedure |
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Calculation of Results |
Calculate the mean absorbance for each set of duplicate standards, controls and samples. Subtract the mean zero standard absorbance from each. Construct a standard curve by plotting the mean absorbance for each standard on the y-axis against the concentration on the x-axis and draw a best fit curve through the points on the graph. To determine the concentration of the unknowns, find the unknowns' mean absorbance value on the y-axis and draw a horizontal line to the standard curve. At the point of intersection, draw a vertical line to the x-axis and read the concentration. If samples have been diluted, the concentration read from the standard curve must be multiplied by the dilution factor. Alternatively, computer-based curve-fitting statistical software may also be employed to calculate the concentration of the sample. |
Restrictions | For Research Use only |
Precaution of Use | The Stop Solution suggested for use with this Pair Set is an acid solution. Wear eye, hand, face, andclothing protection when using this material. |
Handling Advice | Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
Storage | 4 °C/-20 °C/-80 °C |
Storage Comment | Capture Antibody: Aliquot and store at -20°C to -80°C for up to 6 months from date of receipt. Detection Antibody: Aliquot and store at -20°C to -80°C for up to 6 months from date of receipt. Standard: Store lyophilized standard at -20°C to -80°C for up to 6 months from date of receipt. Aliquot and store the reconstituted Standard at -80°C for up to 1 month. Streptavidin-HRP: Store at 4°C and protect it from prolonged exposure to light. DO NOT FREEZE! It is stable for up to 6 months from date of receipt. |
Expiry Date | 6 months |
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