This ELISA kit provides quantitative measurement of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) in rat samples, supporting immunological research into Th1-driven immune responses, macrophage activation, and inflammatory signaling. Because IFN-γ is often measured across multiple compartments simultaneously — circulating levels, tissue microenvironments, and in vitro stimulation assays — this kit is designed to accommodate the full scope of such studies.
Detection Range: The 31.25–2000 pg/mL range captures rat IFN-γ concentrations from baseline circulating levels through the elevated concentrations seen in activated splenocyte supernatants or infection models. Samples from ConA- or antigen-stimulated cultures may require dilution, while unstimulated or naïve serum samples typically fall within range without concentration.
Sensitivity: At 15.6 pg/mL, the kit detects IFN-γ in low-abundance conditions such as resting T cell supernatants, early post-infection serum, or tissue homogenates from localized inflammatory sites where cytokine production has not yet peaked.
Sample Compatibility: Validation across serum, plasma, cell culture supernatants, and tissue homogenates enables paired designs — for example, comparing splenic IFN-γ production ex vivo with systemic plasma levels in the same animal, reducing inter-experiment variability.
Assay Efficiency: The 1–5 hour protocol and 50–100 µL sample volume accommodate primary rat cell cultures where supernatant volumes are limited and time-course experiments demand rapid batch processing.
This kit is well-suited for studies of transplant rejection, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, and host defense against intracellular pathogens.