AlphaLISA High Performance Human IFNβ Detection Kit, 100 Assay Points

The AlphaLISA High Performance (HP) Human Interferon β (IFNβ) Detection Kit is designed for the quantitative determination of human IFNβ in serum, buffered solution, or cell culture medium using a homogeneous (no wash steps, no separation steps) assay. This kit is the new and improved version of part number AL3133. Interferon-beta (IFNβ) is a cytokine produced in large quantities by fibroblasts in response to pathogens. IFNβ controls both immune responses to viral infections and nonspecific humoral immune responses. In a healthy environment, IFNβ is only present in small amounts. However, with viral infection, inflammation, and autoimmunity, levels can rise significantly. The biological effects of IFNβ include antiviral and antiproliferative properties. IFNβ has been utilized as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and chronic active hepatitis B, with some success. If the disease has not been present for more than five