Short Decsription
The purpose of ELISPOT analysis is to count cytokine producing cells in a single cell suspension. The advantage of this method is that it requires minimal in vitro manipulations, making the analysis of cytokine production as close to in vivo conditions as possible, and in a highly specific manner.
Description
The Elispot test is an ideal tool for TH1/TH2 response, vaccine development, viral infection monitoring and treatment, oncology, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases and transplantation. Elispot detection is based on sandwich immunoenzyme technology. Cytokines or soluble molecules secreted by cells are captured by coating antibodies to avoid diffusion in the supernatant, protease degradation or binding to soluble membrane receptors. After the cells are removed, the captured cytokines are displayed by the tracer antibody and the appropriate conjugate.
Applications
ELISpot (ES)
Comment
Small volumes of TNF alpha elispot set vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.
Molecular Mechanism of Action
After cell stimulation, locally produced cytokines are captured by a specific monoclonal antibody. After cell lysis, trapped cytokine molecules are revealed by a secondary biotinylated detection antibody, which is in turn recognised by streptavidin conjugated to alkaline phosphatase. PVDF-bottomed-well plates are then incubated with BCIP/NBT substrate. Colored "purple" spots indicate cytokine production by individual cells.
Target
TNF-a
Reactivity
Human
Detection Method
Sandwich
Method Type
Sandwich
Sample Type
cell suspension
Specificity
Recognizes natural human TNF-a
Cross-Reactivity
No cross reactivity with other human cytokines. Cross reacivity with macac TNF-a. No interference with TNFR I and TNFR II.
Research Areas
Cancer antibody; Cell Biology and Cellular Response antibody; Immune System antibody; Metabolism antibody; Signaling Transduction antibody

For Research Use Only | Not For Clinical Use

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