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Product Info Summary
| SKU: | EK0411 |
|---|---|
| Size: | 96 wells/kit, with removable strips. |
| Reactive Species: | Mouse |
| Application: | ELISA |
| Sample Types: | cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA, citrate). |
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Product Name
Mouse IL-6/Interleukin-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
SKU/Catalog Number
EK0411
Size
96 wells/kit, with removable strips.
*Question: How many samples can I assay/run in this kit?
Description
Mouse IL-6/Interleukin-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Mouse IL6 in cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA, citrate). Sensitivity: 1pg/ml.
Storage & Handling
Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)
Cite This Product
Mouse IL-6/Interleukin-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # EK0411)
Clonality of Antibodies
See Datasheet for details
Immunogen
Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: F25-T211
Sensitivity
<1 pg/ml
Assay Range
15.6 pg/ml - 1,000 pg/ml
Cross Reactivity
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Reactive Species
EK0411 is reactive to IL6 in Mouse samples
Validated Sample Types
cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA, citrate).
Application Guarantee
EK0411 is guaranteed for ELISA in Mouse by Boster Guarantee
See how Boster Bio validate our ELISA kits: ELISA Validation Information
Background of IL-6
The human interferon-beta 2 gene (IFNB2) product is identical to that for the B-cell stimulation factor-2 (BSF-2), the hybridoma growth factor (HGF) ("interleukin-6"), and the hepatocyte stimulating factor (HSF). Proteins derived from this gene mediate the plasma protein response to tissue injury (acute-phase response) and regulate the growth and differentiation of both B and T cells. Interleukin-6 (IL6) has come to be regarded as a potential osteoporotic factor because it has stimulatory effects on cells of the osteoclast lineage, and, thus, may play a role in the pathogenesis of bone loss associated with estrogen deficiency. IL-6 has many roles essential to the regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and bone resorption. It is involved not only in the hepatic acute phase response but also in adipose tissue metabolism, lipoprotein lipase activity, and hepatic triglyceride secretion. Overproduction of IL-6, a proinflammatory cytokine, is associated with a spectrum of age-related conditions including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, periodontal disease, frailty, and functional decline. BSF-2 is a novel interleukin consisting of 184 amino acids. The standard product used in this kit is recombinant IL-6, consisting of 188 amino acids with the molecular mass of 21.8kDa.
Kit Components
| Catalog Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| EK0411-CAP | Anti-Mouse IL6 Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate | 1 |
| EK0411-ST | Mouse IL6 Standard | 2 vials, 10 ng/tube |
| EK0411-DA | Mouse IL6 Biotinylated antibody (100x) | 100ul |
| AR1103 | Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex (100x) | 100ul |
| AR1106-1 | Sample Diluent | 30ml |
| AR1106-2 | Antibody Diluent | 12ml |
| AR1106-3 | Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Diluent | 12ml |
| AR1104 | Color Developing Reagent (TMB) | 10ml |
| AR1105 | Stop Solution | 10ml |
| AR1106-5 | Wash Buffer (25x) | 20ml |
| PLA-SEA | Adhesive plate sealers | 4 |
*The kit components are not available for individual purchase.
Materials Required But Not Included In Kit
- Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm.
- Automated plate washer (optional).
- Pipettes and pipette tips capable of precisely dispensing 0.5 µl through 1 ml volumes of aqueous solutions.
- Multichannel pipettes are recommended for large amount of samples.
- Deionized or distilled water.
- 500ml graduated cylinders.
- Test tubes for dilution.
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Data Examples, Quality Control Data & Sample Dilution
Validation Standard Curve O.D. At 450nm
| Concentration (pg/ml) | 0 | 15.6 | 31.2 | 62.5 | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 |
| O.D. | 0.032 | 0.085 | 0.141 | 0.237 | 0.452 | 0.716 | 1.270 | 1.981 |
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Mouse IL-6 PicoKine ELISA Kit standard curve
Recommended Sample Dilution Ratios
According to our internal validation assays using this ELISA kit, to detect IL-6, Dilution ratio of 1:1, concentration in serum is target in serum is below detection limit..
Some articles we found to cite concentrations of IL-6 in samples: 23001459 (Pubmed IDs).
Intra Assay Consistency & Inter Assay Consistency
We measured random samples of Mouse IL-6/Interleukin-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine® within the same batch/lot to ensure the consistency of the kits' performances. ELISA intra assay consistency is measured using wells from the same plate/assay kit. ELISA inter assay consistency is measured using wells from different plates from the same batch production/lot.
| Intra-Assay Precision | Inter-Assay Precision | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| n | 16 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Mean (pg/ml) | 36 | 159 | 436 | 36 | 147 | 482 |
| Standard deviation | 2.41 | 7.79 | 34.94 | 2.91 | 7.93 | 40.48 |
| CV (%) | 6.7% | 4.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
Reproducibility
We ensure reproducibility by testing three samples with differing concentrations of IL-6 in ELISA kits from four different production batches/lots.
| Lots | Lot 1 (pg/ml) | Lot 2 (pg/ml) | Lot 3 (pg/ml) | Lot 4 (pg/ml) | Mean (pg/ml) | Standard Deviation | CV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample 1 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 37 | 2.12 | 5.7% |
| Sample 2 | 159 | 147 | 154 | 170 | 157 | 8.38 | 5.3% |
| Sample 3 | 495 | 443 | 464 | 434 | 459 | 23.46 | 5.1% |
Protein Target Info & Infographic
Gene/Protein Information For IL6 (Source: Uniprot.Org, NCBI)
Uniprot ID
P08505
Gene ID
16193
Gene Name
IL6
Full Name
Interleukin-6
Weight
24.384kDa
Superfamily
IL-6 superfamily
Alternative Names
B cell stimulatory factor-2; B-cell differentiation factor; BSF2; BSF-2; BSF2CTL differentiation factor; CDF; HGFHSFIFNB2Hybridoma growth factor; IFNB2; IFN-beta-2; IL6; IL-6; IL-6B-cell stimulatory factor 2; Interferon beta-2; interleukin 6 (interferon, beta 2); interleukin BSF-2; interleukin-6; MGI-2A Il6|Il, Il-6|interleukin 6|interleukin-6|B-cell hybridoma growth factor|interleukin HP-1
*if product is indicated to react with multiple species, protein info is based on the gene entry specified above in "species".For more info on IL6, check out the IL6 Infographic
We have 30,000+ of these available, one for each gene! check them out.
In this infographic you will see the following information for IL6: database IDs, super-family, protein function, synonyms, molecular weight, chromosomal locations, tissues of expression, subcellular locations, post translational modifications, and related diseases, research areas & pathways. If you want to see more information included, or would like to contribute to it and be acknowledged, please contact us [email protected]
Specific Publications For Mouse IL-6/Interleukin-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (EK0411)
EK0411 has been cited in 10 publications:
*The publications in this section are manually curated by our staff scientists. They may differ from Bioz's machine gathered results. Both are accurate. If you find a publication citing this product but is missing from this list, please let us know we will issue you a thank-you coupon.
Propofol alleviates hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury via the activation of the Sirt1 pathway
Effect of the conditional knockout of bone marrow specific RIPK3 gene on bone marrow hematopoiesis in mice
Catechin Weakens Diabetic Retinopathy by Inhibiting the Expression of NF-κB Signaling Pathway-Mediated Inflammatory Factors
Luteolin alleviates NLRP3 inflammasome activation and directs macrophage polarization in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 cells
Increased expression of CXCR5 and CXCL13 in mice with experimental autoimmune myocarditis.
IL-6 induced lncRNA MALAT1 enhances TNF-α expression in LPS-induced septic cardiomyocytes via activation of SAA3.
MicroRNA-155 in exosomes secreted from helicobacter pylori infection macrophages immunomodulates inflammatory response
Cold exposure stimulates lipid metabolism, induces inflammatory response in the adipose tissue of mice and promotes the osteogenic differentiation of BMMSCs via the p38 MAPK pathway in vitro
Unfractionated heparin attenuates intestinal injury in mouse model of sepsis by inhibiting heparanase
The role of RIP1 and RIP3 in the development of aplastic anemia induced by cyclophosphamide and busulphan in mice
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2 Reviews For Mouse IL-6/Interleukin-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
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Great IL-6 Kit from Boster!--Harrison Esterly, Appalachian State University, Chemistry, Lab Technician
Excellent
Source: Biocompare.com
| Application | ELISA |
|---|---|
| Sample | Mouse serum |
| Detection | -- |
"The kit contained an extra standard which is very useful if you need to optimize your dilution factor before you use the rest of your samples. The instructions were very easy to follow and the results we obtained were consistent between replicates. Very easy to use. Don't waste your time or money [on other kits]; just use this kit." (Customer’s Tip: "Optimize dilutions 1:5-1:250.")
Harrison Esterly
Verified customer
Submitted 2019-12-06
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IL-6 Estimation in Cell Culture Supernatant--Divya Sharma, NDSU, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate Student
Excellent
Source: Biocompare.com
| Application | ELISA |
|---|---|
| Sample | Cell culture media |
| Detection | -- |
"Good estimation of IL-6. The results were comparable and reproducible each time. Good brand name, very good quality of reagents. Overall justified results with quality of the product. Also good value for the money. Order 4 or more kits to get good discount. That was helpful in my case. Will definitely purchase again throughout my project." (Customer’s Tip: "If performing for 6-well plate supernatant, may run a little higher in concentration. Consider diluting samples on doing a test run.")
Divya Sharma
Verified customer
Submitted 2019-05-21
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12 Customer Q&As for Mouse IL-6/Interleukin-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
Question
Is EK0411 applicable for human testing?
Verified customer
Asked: 2021-10-09
Answer
The Mouse IL-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (EK0411) has reactivity to mouse.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2021-10-10
Question
Q: which procedure should I follow in order to thaw whole blood sample for IL-6 ELISA after freezing?
G. Maharaj
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-03-14
Answer
A: do not freeze and thaw whole blood. erythrocytes are fragile and, if frozen and thawed, will undergo hemolysis rendering the samples useless. To keep your blood samples to test IL-6 for a later time, you should let the blood clot in glass tubes and separate the serum to freeze for later analysis.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2020-03-14
Question
What standard curve (Linear, 4PL or Hyperbolic) is recommended to use in finding out the coresponding concentrations in our data using EK0411 kit?
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-01-08
Answer
For Mouse IL-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine EK0411, if your sample data points are within the middle of the curve, i.e. in the near linear region of the curve, then you can use the best fitting curve out of hyperbola, 4PL and 5PL. However, if your sample data points are near the ends of the standard curve, where it becomes not linear, it is recommended that you use 4PL for fitting, as it best fits the nature of the assay. It is also recommended that you adjust your assay so that the sample data points fall into the middle linear range of the curve. For further troubleshooting you may send us your generated data.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2020-01-08
Question
Q: for how much duration can samples (cell cultures, serum, and plasma) be stored and still be stable for analysis IL-6 using the EK0411 Mouse IL-6 Picokine® ELISA Kit?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-12-20
Answer
A: Boster Bio does not evaluate sample stability. Variations in sample collection, processing, and storage may alter the stabilityof samples. It is recommend to assay sample immediately after collection when possible, or aliquot into single use volumes and store samples frozen. avoid repetitive freeze-thaw cycles with the stored samples to prevent protein degradation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-12-20
Question
Can you confirm if the EK0411 is compatible with ELISA microplate washers?
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-05-30
Answer
Our ELISA kits should be compatible for all ELISA microplate washers as long as it supports a 96 well plate.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-05-30
Question
Can the sample diluent buffer, ABC diluent buffer and antibody diluent buffer be used interchangeably between the kit?
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-05-28
Answer
For the Mouse IL-6 ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (EK0411), the sample diluent buffer, ABC diluent buffer and antibody diluent buffer can be used interchangeably between the kit. However, the sample diluent buffer can only be used to dilute standards and samples, ABC diluent buffer is used to dilute ABC only and antibody diluent buffer is used to dilute antibody only.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-05-29
Question
Q: can you tell me how to prepare cell lysates prepared for use in Picokine® ELISA kits?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-12-11
Answer
A: for those Picokine® ELISAs where cell or tissue lysate is a validated sample type, sample preparation instructions for lysate are included in the product insert. Components in lysate and lysis buffer may impact immunoreactivity, so if lysate is not a validated sample type, care must be taken in sample preparation and validation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2018-12-11
Question
Q: Can IL-6 ELISA Kits be used with tissue homogenates (or other non-validated sample types)?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-12-10
Answer
A: Unfortunately, Boster Bio has not routinely validated tissue homogenates as a sample type for ELISA kits. This does not mean that ELISA kits are not suitable for other sample types than we have tested: it means further investigation is needed. One will need to perform a spike and recovery study to determine if an unvalidated sample type will work with a particular kit. To perform a spike and recovery experiment, one should divide a sample into two aliquots. In one of the aliquots, the user should spike in a known amount of the kit standard. a dilution series is performed comparing the spiked versus the unspiked sample. Generally, samples with expected recovery and linearity between 80-120% are considered acceptable. This method can be used to validate any sample type that has not been assessd by Boster Bio. for a more detailed spike and recovery protocol, please contact technical support.
Note: acceptable ranges should be determined individually by each laboratory. Additionally, technical support can help determine if a buffer component is not compatible with a given ELISA kit. please see the Citations tab on the product webpage for peer-reviewed papers utilizing a wide range of sample types. We also have an innovator's reward program where if the user validates our ELISA kits in applications or samples previously not validated by Boster Bio or other users, and share such information with us by submit a review, we will reward the user's efforts with a free antibody or ELISA kit from our catalog. Biocompare.com will also give $20 Amazon giftcard as an additional reward, if the review is submitted there as well.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2018-12-10
Question
Dear Sir/Madam, I want to purchase EK0411 Mouse IL-6 ELISA Kit, and my sample type is the mouse brain. Have you tested using tissues? I know as I read the description of EK0411 Mouse IL-6 ELISA Kit says it works on cell culture supernates, serum and plasma. Is it possible to test mouse brain?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2017-07-24
Answer
The EK0411 Mouse IL-6 ELISA Kit have been tested in liver tissue lysate but we regret to say that we do not have any related information on brain lysate. But if you want to test this EK0411 Mouse IL-6 ELISA Kit on brain tissue lysate we strongly recommend diluting the samples at least 5-fold with assay diluent to minimized any effects of the lysis buffer and the samples may need to be diluted further but you have to determined it.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2017-07-24
Question
Q: how much samples can be assayed in a Picokine® ELISA Kit?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2016-12-15
Answer
A: The Picokine® ELISA Kits will generally run a 7-point standard curve, non-specific binding wells, and 39 samples in duplicate. this may depends upon the kit used so please refer to each datasheet for details.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2016-12-15
Question
Q: Are Boster Bio recombinant proteins and antibodies sterile?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2015-10-08
Answer
A: although the vials are bottled using aseptic techniques, heat-treated vials, and sterile stock solutions, they are not considered or guaranteed to be sterile. If sterile material is required for an experiment, the material can be filtered through a 0.2 micron filter designed for use with biological fluids.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2015-10-08
Question
Q: if the enzyme conjugated IL-6 antibodies are mixed with the substrate, will that convert the substrate into the enzymatic reaction product? Or the enzyme function is only activated when the antibody is attached with the IL-6 antigen?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2015-02-09
Answer
A: The enzyme is always active. Avoid contaminating the substrate with enzyme prior to the incubation otherwise it compromises the assay with false positive signal.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2015-02-09
