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SMC® Human IL-6 High Sensitivity Immunoassay Kit

Used for ultrasensitive quantification of Human IL-6 in human serum and plasma

Synonym(s):

B-cell stimulatory factor 2 immunoassay kit, IL 6 immunoassay kit, IL-6 Single Molecule Counting Kit, IL-6 ultra-sensitive immunoassay

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UNSPSC Code:
12161503
NACRES:
NA.84
eCl@ss:
32161000

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Product Name

SMC® Human IL-6 High Sensitivity Immunoassay Kit, Used for ultrasensitive quantification of Human IL-6 in human serum and plasma

product line

SMC®

usage

 kit sufficient for 96 wells

species reactivity

human

manufacturer/tradename

SMC®

technique(s)

single molecule counting: suitable

input

plasma (K2 EDTA)
serum

UniProt accession no.

P05231

compatibility

for use with FemtoQuest™ and SMCxPRO® instruments

shipped in

wet ice

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Legal Information

SMC is a registered trademark of Singulex
SMCxPRO is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
FEMTOQUEST is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Analysis Note

Inflammation & Immunology Inflammatory Disease Immune Response Autoimmune Disease
  • Sensitivity: LLOQ 88 fg/mL* (SMCxPRO® Instrument
  • Standard Curve Range: 10-50,000 fg/mL
  • Intra-assay CV: <15%
  • Inter-assay CV: <20%
  • Linearity: Serum: 115% Plasma: 112%
  • Recovery: Serum: 112% Plasma: 100%

*Indicative LLOQ created from average of 14 independent in house runs, where >80% met same value defined with CV & Recovery +/- 20%. Refer to CoA for lot specific performance.

Application

Inflammatory Disease / Immune Response / Autoimmune Disease

Biochem/physiol Actions

Although IL-6 was detectable in non-human primate (rhesus macaque and cynomolgus monkey) samples, the assay has not been verified for these species.

Disclaimer

Our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

Features and Benefits

  • Ultra-Low Detection Limits: Enables femtogram-level detection of IL-6, far surpassing traditional ELISA sensitivity.
  • Expanded Dynamic Range: Reduces background noise, improving assay performance.
  • Targeted Research Applications: Ideal for sudies in inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and biomarker discovery.
  • Streamlined Lab Operations: Automation-ready reagents help optimize workflow and reduce manual handling.
  • Robust Performance: Supports preclinical and translational research with dependable results, enhancing quality of scientific investigations.
  • Advanced Technology: Powered by SMC®Technology for enhanced sensitivity.

General description

Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is secreted by T cells and macrophages and acts as both a pro-inflammatory cytokine and an anti-inflammatory myokine. Some of its functions include the stimulation of the immune response during infection, induction of fever in autoimmune, infectious and non-infectious diseases, the stimulation of acute phase reactions, differentiation of T cells, proliferation and differentiation of B-cells, the development of blood cells as well as the activation of osteoclasts and osteoporosis and the secretion of vascular endothelium growth factor (VEFG) to increase blood vessel growth and vascular permeability in inflammation. It is important for a short-term defense against infection, injury and inflammation however dysregulation of IL-6 results in disease.

IL-6 is important in the study of diseases such as diabetes, lupus, multiple myeloma, rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers such as prostate and pancreatic cancer. Conversely, deficiency of IL-6 can have an effect on immune activation and IgA antibodies while overexpression of IL-6 can result in an immunological imbalance leading to an autoimmune pathology.

Packaging

96 well assay

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

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