IL-6R alpha is a transmembrane subunit of the receptor for Interleukin-6. It associates with gp130 which is a shared component of the receptors for CLC, CNTF, CT-1, IL-11, IL-27, LIF, and OSM. Soluble forms of IL-6R alpha are generated by both alternative splicing and proteolytic cleavage. In a mechanism known as trans-signaling, complexes of soluble IL-6 and IL-6R alpha elicit responses from gp130-expressing cells that lack cell surface IL-6R alpha. IL-6 plays important roles in the acute phase reaction, inflammation, hematopoiesis, bone metabolism, and cancer progression. IL-6, along with TNF-alpha and IL-1, drives the acute inflammatory response and the transition from acute inflammation to either acquired immunity or chronic inflammatory disease. When dysregulated, it contributes to chronic inflammation in obesity, insulin resistance, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, sepsis, and atherosclerosis.
Human IL-6R alpha Quantikine ELISA Kit
R&D Systems | Catalog # DR600
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Product Summary for Human IL-6R alpha Quantikine ELISA Kit
Product Specifications
Assay Type
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Measurement
Detection Method
Conjugate
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Cross-reactivity
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Precision
Intra-Assay Precision (Precision within an assay) Three samples of known concentration were tested on one plate to assess intra-assay precision.
Inter-Assay Precision (Precision between assays) Three samples of known concentration were tested in separate assays to assess inter-assay precision.
Cell Culture Supernates, Citrate Plasma, EDTA Plasma, Heparin Plasma, Serum, Urine
| Intra-Assay Precision | Inter-Assay Precision | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| n | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Mean (pg/mL) | 134 | 644 | 1669 | 130 | 645 | 1593 |
| Standard Deviation | 11.5 | 16.8 | 38.3 | 8.3 | 26.9 | 75.4 |
| CV% | 8.6 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 6.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Recovery for Human IL-6R alpha Quantikine ELISA Kit
The recovery of IL-6 sR spiked to three levels throughout the range of the assay in various matrices was evaluated.
| Sample Type | Average % Recovery | Range % |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Culture Media (n=4) | 93 | 85-97 |
| Citrate Plasma (n=4) | 93 | 86-102 |
| EDTA Plasma (n=4) | 93 | 76-107 |
| Heparin Plasma (n=4) | 101 | 87-118 |
| Serum (n=4) | 93 | 86-110 |
| Urine (n=4) | 86 | 64-98 |
Linearity
To assess the linearity of the assay, samples containing or spiked with high concentrations of natural or recombinant human IL-6 sR were serially diluted with Calibrator Diluent to produce samples with values within the dynamic range of the as
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Protocols
View specific protocols for Human IL-6R alpha Quantikine ELISA Kit (DR600):
- Prepare all reagents, standard dilutions, and samples as directed in the product insert.
- Remove excess microplate strips from the plate frame, return them to the foil pouch containing the desiccant pack, and reseal.
- Add 100 µL of Assay Diluent to each well.
- Add 100 µL of Standard, control, or sample to each well. Cover with a plate sealer, and incubate at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Aspirate each well and wash, repeating the process twice for a total of 3 washes.
- Add 200 µL of Conjugate to each well. Cover with a new plate sealer, and incubate at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Aspirate and wash 3 times.
- Add 200 µL Substrate Solution to each well. Incubate at room temperature for 20 minutes. PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
- Add 50 µL of Stop Solution to each well. Read at 450 nm within 30 minutes. Set wavelength correction to 540 nm or 570 nm.





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