ELISpotPLUS for enumeration of cells secreting IFN-γ
This kit is ideal for users who want a convenient and sensitive assay. The assay is designed for the enumeration of cells secreting human IFN-γ. The kit includes ELISpot 8-well strip plates pre-coated with monoclonal antibody, biotinylated detection antibody, Streptavidin-ALP and ready-to-use BCIP/NBT-plus substrate. A polyclonal activator for human T cells (mAb CD3-2) is supplied as a positive control for cytokine secretion.
Pre-coated plates reduce assay time and minimize variability. In addition, strip-plates are ideal when running a limited number of wells.
Human IFN-γ ELISpotPLUS kits are also available with Streptavidin-HRP and TMB substrate. See Related products.
Analyte Information
IFN-γ
Interferon-γ (IFN-γ, also known as IFN-gamma, IFN-g, IFNg and Interferon-gamma) is produced mainly by activated T cells and NK cells. It is a proinflammatory cytokine that activates macrophages and endothelial cells, but it also regulates immune responses by effecting APC and T and B cells. Production of IFN-γ by helper T cells as well as cytotoxic T cells is a hallmark of the TH1-type phenotype, thus, high-level production of IFN-γ is typically associated with effective host defense against intracellular pathogens.
