Type I Interferons (IFN-α/β) are produced primarily in response to viral infection by natural IFN-producing cells (IPCs) as part of the host immune response. IFN-β binding results in the activation of the tyrosine kinases Jak1 and Tyk2, phosphorylation of members of the STAT family of transcription factors, and the transcription and expression of the immune response genes. IFN-β is currently used clinically for treatment of tumors, infections and multiple sclerosis.
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Sensitivity
0.60 + 0.11 pg/mL
Standard Range
2.3 - 150 pg/mL
Materials Not Included
Microwell plates: BioLegend Cat. No. 423501 is recommended
Wash Buffer: BioLegend Cat. No. 421601 is recommended, or PBS + 0.05% Tween-20
Stop Solution: BioLegend Cat. No. 423001 is recommended, or acid solution, e.g. 2N H2SO4
Plate Sealers: BioLegend Cat. No. 423601 is recommended
PBS (Phosphate-Buffered Saline): 8.0 g NaCl, 1.16 g Na2HPO4, 0.2 g KH2PO4, 0.2 g KCl, add deionized water to 1 L; pH to 7.4, 0.2 µm filtered
Deionized (DI) water
A microplate reader capable of measuring absorbance at 450 nm
Adjustable pipettes to measure volumes ranging from 2 µL to 1 mL
