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Product Info Summary
| SKU: | EK0406 |
|---|---|
| Size: | 96 wells/kit, with removable strips. |
| Reactive Species: | Rat |
| Application: | ELISA |
| Sample Types: | cell culture supernatants and serum. |
Product info
Product Name
Rat IL-4/Interleukin-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
SKU/Catalog Number
EK0406
Size
96 wells/kit, with removable strips.
*Question: How many samples can I assay/run in this kit?
Description
Rat IL-4/Interleukin-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Rat Il4 in cell culture supernatants and serum. Sensitivity: 1pg/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.
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
Rat IL-4/Interleukin-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # EK0406)
Clonality of Antibodies
See Datasheet for details
Standard Protein
Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: C25-S147
Sensitivity
<1 pg/ml
Assay Range
15.6 pg/ml - 1,000 pg/ml
Standard Dilution Instructions
See datasheet of EK0406 for more details
Cross-reactivity
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Reactive Species
EK0406 is reactive to Il4 in Rat samples
Validated Sample Types
cell culture supernatants and serum.
Application Guarantee
EK0406 is guaranteed for ELISA in Rat by Boster Guarantee
See how Boster Bio validate our ELISA kits: ELISA Validation Information
Background of IL-4
Interleukin-4 (IL-4), also knowns as a B-cell stimulatory factor1 (BSF1), is an immunomodulatory cytokine, which can inhibit the growth of tumour cells. The human cDNA contains a single open reading frame encoding a protein of 153 amino acids, including a putative signal peptide. IL-4 may act as an autocrine growth factor in pancreatic cancer cells and also give rise to the possibility that cancer-derived IL-4 may suppress cancer-directed immunosurveillance in vivo in addition to its growth-promoting effects, thereby facilitating pancreatic tumor growth and metastasis. The mouse and human genes and their protein products show structural and functional similarities. The human IL-4 gene, which occurs as a single copy in the haploid genome, is mapped on chromosome 5. Rat IL-4 is a 13.5KDa glycoprotein, consisting of 147 amino acids in precursor form and 123 amino acids in mature form.
Kit Components
| Catalog Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| EK0406-CAP | Anti-Rat Il4 Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate | 1 |
| EK0406-ST | Rat Il4 Standard | 2 vials, 10 ng/tube |
| EK0406-DA | Rat Il4 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.
- Incubator.
- 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.
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. | 0.068 | 0.107 | 0.143 | 0.229 | 0.470 | 0.793 | 1.361 | 2.063 |
Data Example Images
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Rat IL-4 PicoKine ELISA Kit standard curve
Recommended Sample Dilution Ratios
According to our internal validation assays using this ELISA kit, to detect IL-4, Dilution ratio of 1:1, concentration in serum is less than the lowest standard, 15.6 pg/ml..
Some articles we found to cite concentrations of IL-4 in samples: 16083555 (Pubmed IDs).
Intra Assay Consistency & Inter Assay Consistency
We measured random samples of Rat IL-4/Interleukin-4 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) | 35 | 164 | 456 | 32 | 175 | 481 |
| Standard deviation | 2.45 | 10.66 | 21.43 | 2.4 | 11.37 | 28.37 |
| CV (%) | 7% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
Reproducibility
We ensure reproducibility by testing three samples with differing concentrations of IL-4 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 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 2.34 | 6.8% |
| Sample 2 | 164 | 156 | 144 | 155 | 154 | 7.11 | 4.6% |
| Sample 3 | 456 | 463 | 512 | 430 | 465 | 29.65 | 6.3% |
Protein Target Info & Infographic
Gene/Protein Information For Il4 (Source: Uniprot.Org, NCBI)
Gene Name
Il4
Full Name
Interleukin-4
Weight
16247 MW
Superfamily
IL-4/IL-13 family
Alternative Names
Interleukin-4;IL-4;B-cell IGG differentiation factor;B-cell growth factor 1;B-cell stimulatory factor 1;BSF-1;Lymphocyte stimulatory factor 1;Il4;Il-4; IL4 BCGF-1, BCGF1, BSF-1, BSF1, IL-4 interleukin 4 interleukin-4|B cell growth factor 1|B_cell stimulatory factor 1|binetrakin|interleukin 4 variant 2|lymphocyte stimulatory factor 1|pitrakinra
*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 Il4, check out the Il4 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 Il4: 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 Rat IL-4/Interleukin-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (EK0406)
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EK0406 has been cited in 54 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.
Inhibitory effects of catalpol coordinated with budesonide and their relationship with cytokines and Interleukin-13 expression
Role of CCR7 on dendritic cell‑mediated immune tolerance in the airways of allergy‑induced asthmatic rats
Astragalus Polysaccharides/Chitosan Microspheres for Nasal Delivery: Preparation, Optimization, Characterization, and Pharmacodynamics
The Potassium SK Channel Activator NS309 Protects Against Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury Through Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Mechanisms
Saikosaponin A Inhibits Breast Cancer by Regulating Th1/Th2 Balance
Treatment of Surgical Brain Injury by Immune Tolerance Induced by Peripheral Intravenous Injection of Biotargeting Nanoparticles Loaded With Brain Antigens
Molecular cloning of enolase from Trichinella spiralis and the protective immunity in mice
Lentivirus-mediated downregulation of α-synuclein reduces neuroinflammation and promotes functional recovery in rats with spinal cord injury
Effects of hypercapnia on T cells in lung ischemia/reperfusion injury after lung transplantation:
Xingnao Jieyu Decoction Reduces Neuroinflammation through the NF-κB Pathway to Improve Poststroke Depression
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Q: how many samples can be assayed in a Picokine® ELISA Kit?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-05-25
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: 2020-05-25
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Q: can you tell me how to prepare cell lysates prepared for use in Picokine® ELISA kits?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-10-31
Answer
A: in those Picokine® ELISAs where cell or tissue lysate is a validated sample type, sample preparation instructions for lysate are present in the product insert. Components in lysate and lysis buffer can change immunoreactivity, so if lysate is not a validated sample type, care must be taken in sample preparation and validation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-10-31
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Q: Are Boster Bio recombinant proteins and antibodies sterile?
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Verified customer
Asked: 2018-09-10
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: 2018-09-10
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Q: is there any online tool I can use to streamline the data analysis for my ELISA results?
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Verified customer
Asked: 2015-11-28
Answer
A: We have a web based ELISA curve fitting (4pl) and data analysis tool. Please give it a try: bosterbio.com/biology-research-tools/ELISA-data-analysis-online. You can also consult our article on ELISA data analysis: bosterbio.com/ELISA-data-analysis-instructions
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2015-11-28
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Q: Can IL-4 ELISA Kits be used with tissue homogenates (or other non-validated sample types)?
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Verified customer
Asked: 2014-02-01
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 a must. 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.
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Answered: 2014-02-01
