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Human IFN-α ELISA kits
Pick the right ELISA kit for Human IFN-α. Our kits differ in what we put in the box and how you develop the signal – this page explains what those differences mean.
IFN-α ELISA kits are also available for mouse.
What differs between these kits
Whether a pre-coated plate is included
Some of our kits arrive with the plate already coated with the capture antibody, so you can start with your samples. Others supply the antibodies and standard only. Coating your own plate is more work, and it gives you control over the coating conditions and the plate.
Which detection system
Available with Streptavidin-ALP or Streptavidin-HRP. You add the streptavidin conjugate as a second incubation after the biotinylated antibody, which amplifies the signal. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP) perform equivalently, so that choice usually comes down to the substrate and reader you already work with.
Supplied without a plate, streptavidin conjugate
With a pre-coated strip plate, streptavidin conjugate, 1 plate
With a pre-coated strip plate, streptavidin conjugate, 2 plates
With a pre-coated strip plate, streptavidin conjugate, 10 plates
About IFN-α pan
Interferon-α and interferon-β are type I interferons. These antiviral cytokines are mainly produced by virus-infected cells after sensing the presence of danger signals such as viral DNA or RNA. IFN-α and IFN-β act through the same receptor and initiate an anti-viral response, affect immune regulation, T cell responses, and also anti-tumor effects have been shown. A key producer of type I interferons is the plasmacytoid dendritic cell. Additionally, IFN-α is secreted by lymphocytes, macrophages, fibroblasts, and dendritic cells.
In humans, interferon-α has 13 subtypes: IFN-α 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, and 21.
In mice, there are 14 IFN-α subtypes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6T, 7/10, 8/6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 (A), and B. There are also different allelic forms of mouse IFN-α subtypes 1, 7/10, 8/6, and 11 in mouse strains 129/Sv and C57BL/6.
| Also known as | Interferon-α, Interferon-alpha, IFN-α, IFN-alpha, IFN-a, IFNA |
| Reactivity | Human and Non-human primates |
Find the right kit
Choose what your experiment needs. When your choices match a single kit, we'll link you to its product page for prices and ordering.
Pre-coated plate included
Or coat your own
Kit detection system
Which enzyme conjugate we supply
Next, choose whether you want a pre-coated plate.
Frequently bought together
What customers usually order alongside these kits.
Related reading
Guides and tutorials covering Human IFN-α and the ELISA method.
