Interleukin 8 (IL-8), also known as CXCL8, is a pro-inflammatory chemokine that plays a key role in immune responses and inflammation. This cytokine primarily recruits and activates neutrophils at sites of infection or tissue damage. Various cell types produce IL-8, including macrophages, epithelial cells, and endothelial cells, when exposed to inflammatory stimuli. In avian species, IL-8 serves similar functions to its mammalian counterpart. It mediates innate immune responses and contributes to the inflammatory cascade during pathogen encounters or tissue injury.
The Chicken Interleukin 8(IL-8) ELISA Kit (CSB-E14191C) is designed for quantitative measurement of interleukin 8 in Gallus gallus samples. This competitive assay works with serum, plasma, and tissue homogenates. The detection range spans 1.56 pg/mL-400 pg/mL with sensitivity of 0.78 pg/mL. The assay requires 50-100ul sample volume and can be completed within 1-5 hours. Detection occurs at 450 nm wavelength, providing researchers with a reliable tool for IL-8 quantification in chicken samples.
Application Examples
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This ELISA kit has been used in avian immunology research to quantify interleukin 8 levels in chicken biological samples. The applications span inflammatory response studies and immune system profiling in poultry research models.
• Inflammatory response studies - Measurement of IL-8 concentrations in serum and plasma samples to assess pro-inflammatory cytokine profiles during infection models and immune challenges
• Infection research - Quantification of IL-8 levels in chickens following bacterial infection to monitor inflammatory biomarker responses over time
• Immune profiling - Multi-cytokine analysis incorporating IL-8 measurements alongside other inflammatory mediators to characterize comprehensive immune responses
• Poultry immunology - Study of cytokine expression patterns in different chicken strains to understand breed-specific immune characteristics and stress responses