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IL-6 ELISpot kits

We make ELISpot kits for IL-6 in 2 species. This page explains how they differ, so you can pick the one your experiment needs.

What differs between these kits

Which species they are for

Available for Human and Mouse. The species decides which antibody pair we supply, so it is the first thing to choose. Some kits are also validated on closely related species, so if you work in one we do not list here, check the reactivity on the product page.

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.

About IL-6

Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine produced by many different cell types and plays a role in a wide range of functions, such as immune responses, acute-phase reactions, and hematopoiesis. Among other things, it augments antibody production from activated B cells in vitro.

Also known asInterleukin 6, IL-6, IL6, IFB-B502, BSF-2, BCDF
Produced byB cell, Monocyte/MΦ, mDC
SpeciesHuman, Mouse
Gene IDs
Homo sapiens: 3569
Mus musculus: 16193

Find the right IL-6 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.

Species

What you are measuring in

Pre-coated plate included

Or coat your own

Kit detection system

Which enzyme conjugate we supply


Start by choosing a species.


Frequently bought together

What customers usually order alongside these kits, whichever species they work in.

ELISpot substrate: BCIP/NBT-plus for ALP

Substrates

ELISpot substrate: BCIP/NBT-plus for ALP


Related reading

Guides and tutorials covering IL-6 and the ELISpot method.

Tutorials

Tutorial

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