Macrophage Interleukin 6 (IL6) Competition ELISA Kit (MTS-1123-HM74)

Size

96 tests

Sample Volume

50 μL

Assay Time

1 - 4.5 h

Plate

Pre-coated

Bioassay Target Name

Interleukin 6 (IL6)

Storage

4 °C, -20 °C

Storage Comment

Reference to the protocol

Expiry Date

6 months

Product Disclaimer

This product is provided for research only, not suitable for human or animal use.

Full Name

interleukin 6

Synonyms

CDF; HGF; HSF; BSF2; IL-6; BSF-2; IFNB2; IFN-beta-2

Background

This gene encodes a cytokine that functions in inflammation and the maturation of B cells. In addition, the encoded protein has been shown to be an endogenous pyrogen capable of inducing fever in people with autoimmune diseases or infections. The protein is primarily produced at sites of acute and chronic inflammation, where it is secreted into the serum and induces a transcriptional inflammatory response through interleukin 6 receptor, alpha. The functioning of this gene is implicated in a wide variety of inflammation-associated disease states, including suspectibility to diabetes mellitus and systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Elevated levels of the encoded protein have been found in virus infections, including COVID-19 (disease caused by SARS-CoV-2).