Storage of components varies. See protocol for specific instructions.
Kit Components
Components
Anti-Mouse IgE ELISA Micro Plate: Twelve removable eight (8) well micro well strips in wellholder frame. Each well is coated with affinity purified anti-Mouse IgE.
Chromogen-Substrate Solution: One vial containing 3,3’,5,5’-tetramethybenzidine (TMB)and hydrogen peroxide in citric acid buffer at pH 3.3.
Enzyme-Antibody Conjugate 100x: One vial containing affinity purified anti-Mouse IgEantibody conjugated with horseradish peroxidase in a stabilizing buffer.
Mouse IgE Calibrator: One vial containing a lyophilized Mouse IgE calibrator.
Stop Solution: One vial containing 0.3 M sulfuric acid.WARNING: Avoid contact with skin.
Wash Solution Concentrate: One bottle containing a 20X concentrated wash solution.
Notes
This product is produced by and distributed for Abnova, a company based in Taiwan.
Alternate Names for Mouse IgE ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
IgE
immunoglobulin heavy constant epsilon
Background
IgE is typically the least abundant isotype - blood serum IgE levels in a normal ("non-atopic") individual are ~150 ng/ml, compared to 10 mg/ml for the IgGs - it is capable of triggering the most powerful immune reactions. Most of our knowledge of IgE has come from research into the mechanism of a form of allergy known as type 1 hypersensitivity. There is much speculation into what physiological benefits IgE contributes, and so far, circumstantial evidence in animal models and statistical population trends have hinted that IgE may be beneficial in fighting gut parasites such as Schistosoma mansoni, but this has not been conclusively proven in humans. IgE may play an important role in the immune system's recognition of cancer, in which the stimulation of a strong cytotoxic response against cells displaying only small amounts of early cancer markers would be beneficial. IgE may be an important target in treatments for allergy and asthma.
Limitations
This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. ELISA Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.
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