Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is a cytokine that plays a central role in immune system regulation and T cell activation. Originally discovered as a T cell growth factor, IL-2 is primarily produced by activated CD4+ T helper cells and serves as a key mediator of adaptive immune responses. This cytokine promotes T cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival, while also influencing the development and function of regulatory T cells. IL-2 signaling occurs through the IL-2 receptor complex and activates multiple downstream pathways that maintain immune homeostasis and mount effective immune responses against pathogens.
The Bovine Interleukin 2, IL-2 ELISA Kit (CSB-E09810b) is designed for quantitative measurement of IL-2 in Bos taurus samples. This sandwich-based assay accommodates serum, plasma, and tissue homogenates with a detection range of 31.25 pg/mL to 2000 pg/mL and sensitivity of 7.8 pg/mL. The assay requires 50-100 μL sample volume and can be completed within 1-5 hours. Detection occurs at 450 nm wavelength. This provides researchers with a reliable tool for studying bovine IL-2 levels in various biological samples.
Application Examples
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This bovine interleukin 2 ELISA kit has been used in research focused on immune function and inflammatory response monitoring in cattle. The kit allows quantitative measurement of interleukin 2 concentrations in bovine biological samples as part of comprehensive cytokine profiling studies.
• Immune function assessment - Measurement of interleukin 2 alongside other cytokines and immunoglobulins to evaluate overall immune status in bovine subjects
• Inflammatory biomarker profiling - Quantification of interleukin 2 as part of multi-analyte panels including various interleukins and tumor necrosis factor to assess inflammatory responses
• Serum-based cytokine analysis - Detection of interleukin 2 concentrations in bovine serum samples for immunological research applications