Interleukin-4 (IL-4), also known as B-cell stimulatory factor1 (BSF1), is an immuno-modulatory cytokine, which can inhibit the growth of tumour cells. The human cDNA contains a single open reading frame encoding a protein of 153 amino acids, including a putative signal peptide. IL-4 may act as an autocrine growth factor in pancreatic cancer cells and also give rise to the possibility that cancer-derived IL-4 may suppress cancer-directed immuno-surveillance in vivo in addition to its growth-promoting effects, thereby facilitating pancreatic tumor growth and metastasis. The mouse and human genes and their protein products show structural and functional similarities. The human IL-4 gene, which occurs as a single copy in the haploid genome, is mapped on chromosome 5. ScienCell's mouse IL-4 ELISA Kit is based on standard sandwich enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay technology. Mouse IL-4 specific-specific monoclonal antibodies are precoated onto 8 x 12 strips. The mouse specific detection monoclonal antibodies are biotinylated. The test samples and biotinylated detection antibodies are subsequently added to the wells and then washed with PBS or TBS buffer. Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex is added and unbound conjugates are washed away with PBS or TBS buffer. HRP substrate TMB is used to visualize HRP enzymatic reaction. TMB is catalyzed by HRP to produce a blue color product that changes into yellow after adding acidic stop solution. The intensity of yellow is proportional to the amount of mouse IL-4 in the sample that is captured in the strips.
Catalog No.
EK0405
Country of Manufacture
United States
Product Code
m IL-4-ELISA
Size/Quantity
96 tests
Product Use
This product is for research use only. It is not approved for use in humans, animals, or in vitro diagnostic procedures.
Storage
Store at 4°C For Frequent use, at -20°C For infrequent use. Avoid multiple Freeze-thaw cycles.
Shipping Info
Shipped on gel ice.
References
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