Human Interleukin-8, IL-8 HiLA ELISA Kit

Introduction:
Interleukin 8 (IL-8 or chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8, CXCL8) is a chemokine produced by macrophages and other cell types such as epithelial cells, airway smooth muscle cellsand endothelial cells. Endothelial cells store IL-8 in their storage vesicles, the Weibel-Palade bodies.In humans, the interleukin-8 protein is encoded by the CXCL8 gene.IL-8 is initially produced as a precursor peptide of 99 amino acids which then undergoes cleavage to create several active IL-8 isoforms. In culture, a 72 amino acid peptide is the major form secreted by macrophages.

Application
For quantitative detection of human IL-8 in buffer solution, serum, cell culture supernatant.

Storage Conditions
Store at 2-8 C in dark for 12 months.