IFN-γ (human) AlphaLISA Detection Kit, 500 Assay Points

Formats:

• Our 500 assay point kit allows you to run 500 wells in 96-well or 384-well format, using a 50 µL reaction volume (5 µL of sample).
• Our 5,000 assay point kit allows you to run 5,000 wells in 96-well or 384-well format, using a 50 µL reaction volume (5 µL of sample).

Features:

• No-wash steps, no separation steps
• ELISA alternative technology
• Sensitive detection
• Broad sample compatibility
• Small sample volume
• Results in less than 3 hours
• Half the time of an ELISA assay

Interferons (IFNs) activity has been discovered due to their antiviral effects. In humans, there are three families of IFNs: IFN type I (IFN-α, ß, ω, ε, and κ), IFN type II (one single representative, IFN-γ), and IFN type III (IFN-λ1-3). Antigens and mitogens stimulate in Natural Killer (NK) and activated helper T lymphocytes (Th1) the production of IFN-γ. Human IFN-γ is a 140 amino acids polypeptide that shows multiple effects; it induces the production of cytokines, upregulates the expression of class I and II MHC antigens, and leukocyte adhesion molecules. It also activates macrophages, enhances the secretion of immunoglobulins by B cells, and potentiates Th1 cell expansion. Response to IFN-γ is mediated by the hetetodimeric IFN-γ Receptor, triggering a signalling cascade involving JAK1, JAK2, and STAT1. Importantly, IFNs have been proved to be effective in the treatment of several viral infections and cancers.

AlphaLISA technology allows the detection of molecules of interest in a no-wash, highly sensitive, quantitative assay. In an AlphaLISA assay, a biotinylated anti-analyte antibody binds to the Streptavidin-coated Donor beads while another anti-analyte antibody is conjugated to AlphaLISA Acceptor beads. In the presence of the analyte, the beads come into close proximity. The excitation of the Donor beads causes the release of singlet oxygen molecules that triggers a cascade of energy transfer in the Acceptor beads, resulting in a sharp peak of light emission at 615 nm.