Patent ID: 6232087
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A kit for use in an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay to selectively detect the presence of human IL-1.beta. in cultured mononuclear cells or human body fluids comprising:(1) a microtiter plate having wells wherein a first antibody which binds to IL-1.beta. is attached to said wells, and(2) a container of a second anti IL-1.beta. antibody that binds to IL-1.beta.;wherein at least one of said first and said second antibodies bind specifically to human IL-1.beta. and does not bind to human IL-1.alpha., human IL-2, human tumor necrosis factor-.alpha., or human .gamma.-interferon, and binds to human IL-1.beta. in the presence or absence of phytohemagglutinin and endotoxin.