Anti-Infliximab ELISA Assay Kit
The Anti-Infliximab ELISA Assay Kit is For Research Use Only
Size: 12×8 wells
Sensitivity: <10 ng/mL
Standard Range: 10-640 ng/ml
Incubation Time: 2.25 hours
Sample Type: Serum, Plasma, Cell Culture Supernatants
Sample Size: 100 µL
Alternative Name: Remicade
Assay Background
Infliximab is a monoclonal antibody which has high specificity for TNFα, and does not neutralize TNF beta. Infliximab causes programmed cell death of TNFα-expressing activated T lymphocytes, an important cell type mediating inflammation; hence it is generally assumed that resolution of activated T cells by Infliximab explains its efficacy in Crohn’s disease. Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) may induce unwanted side effects in biopharmaceuticals. Hence, ADA has been subjected to increase in scrutiny by the regulatory authorities using immunogenicity safety studies. ADA has been observed in pre-clinical and clinical studies, resulting in significant changes in toxicology, pharmacokinetics and efficacy. These effects result from the generation of drug-induced (neutralizing) autoantibodies against infliximab and can be responsible for allergic reaction, or even anaphylactic shock. This ELISA kit detects antibodies for Anti-Infliximab and may be used for monitoring immunogenicity.
Sample Preparation and Storage:
Blood is taken by venipuncture. Serum is separated after clotting by centrifugation. Plasma can be used, too. Lipaemic, hemolytic or contaminated samples should not be run. Repeated freezing and thawing should be avoided. If samples are to be used for several assays, initially aliquot samples and keep at – 20°C. For Cell Culture Supernatant – If necessary, centrifuge to remove debris prior to analysis. Samples can be stored at -20°C or -80⁰C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.