Human MIF ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human MIF in cell culture supeatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and human milk. Sensitivity: 20pg/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.
Alternative Names
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor ;MIF ;
Molecular Weight
12476 MW
Immunogen
Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: P2-A115
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant human MIF
Sample Type
Cell culture supeatants, Serum, Plasma, Human milk
Anticoagulant
heparin or EDTA
Precision
Intra-Assay Precision
Inter-Assay Precision
Sample
1
2
3
1
2
3
n
16
16
16
24
24
24
Mean (pg/ml)
280
1655
4559
305
1694
4885
Standard deviation
12.04
66.2
206.35
16.47
77.92
307.75
CV (%)
4.3%
4%
4.5%
5.4%
4.6%
6.3%
Background
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a protein which in humans is encoded by the MIF gene.1, 2 This gene is located to human chromosome 22q11.2.3 It is remarkably small; it has 3 exons separated by introns of only 189 and 95 bp, and covers less than 1 kb.4 This gene encodes a lymphokine that may be involved in cell-mediated immunity, immunoregulation, and inflammation.5 MIF plays a role in the regulation of macrophage function in host defense through the suppression of anti-inflammatory effects of glucocorticoids. This lymphokine and the JAB1 protein might form a complex in the cytosol near the peripheral plasma membrane, which may possibly indicate a role in integrin signaling pathways. MIF also plays a central role in the toxic response to endotoxemia and possibly septic shock.Macrophage migration inhibitory factor has been reported to interact with COP9 constitutive photomorphogenic homolog subunit 5, CD74, BNIPL, and CXCR4.
Reproducibility
Lots
Lot 1 (pg/ml)
Lot 2 (pg/ml)
Lot 3 (pg/ml)
Lot 4 (pg/ml)
Mean (pg/ml)
Standard Deviation
CV (%)
Sample 1
280
266
256
273
268
8.87
3.3%
Sample 2
1655
1562
1783
1751
1687
86.54
5.1%
Sample 3
4559
4531
3899
4612
4400
290.85
6.6%
*number of samples for each test n=16.
Notes
Material Required But Not Provided: Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm. Incubator. Automated plate washer . Pipettes and pipette tips capable of precisely dispensing 0.5 µl through 1 ml volumes of aqueous solutions. Multichannel pipettes are recommended for large amount of samples. Deionized or distilled water. 500ml graduated cylinders. Test tubes for dilution.
Gene ID
4282
Gene Name
MIF
UniProt ID
I4AY87
Protein Name
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor
Applications
ELISA
Research Area
Macrophage/Inflammation
Storage
Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)