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This study presents a rapid assay to measure how pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines change in macrophages when exposed to test compounds. The assay uses enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) to analyze cytokine profiles, aiding research into macrophage responses.

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  • Harvested conditioned medium after 16-18 hours for cytokine analysis via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA).

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    • The assay effectively monitors changes in pro-inflammatory (TNF-alpha) and anti-inflammatory (IL-10) cytokine production.
    • Demonstrated the assay's utility in assessing macrophage responses to therapeutic paracrine factors.
    • Established a protocol for reproducible cytokine profiling of activated macrophages.

    Conclusions:

    • The described assay provides a rapid and adaptable method for studying macrophage cytokine responses.
    • This technique can be applied to various test compounds, including stem cell-derived factors.
    • Facilitates research into modulating macrophage polarization for therapeutic benefit.