Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) is produced mainly by activated T cells and NK cells. It is a proinflammatory cytokine that activates macrophages and endothelial cells, but it also regulates immune responses by effecting APC and T and B cells. Production of IFN-γ by helper T cells as well as cytotoxic T cells is a hallmark of the TH1-type phenotype, thus, high-level production of IFN-γ is typically associated with effective host defense against intracellular pathogens.
The ELISpot kits mentioned below are suitable for the detection of IFN-γ in horse.
Basic ELISpot kit for the detection of equine IFN-γ. The kit contains capture antibody, biotinylated detection antibody and Streptavidin-HRP.