Invitrogen™ Human FGF4 ELISA Kit

Description

ELISA

The Human Fibroblast Growth Factor 4 (Hu FGF4) ELISA quantitates Hu FGF4 in human serum, plasma, or cell culture medium. The assay will exclusively recognize both natural and recombinant Hu FGF4. Principle of the method The Human FGF4 solid-phase sandwich ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is designed to measure the amount of the target bound between a matched antibody pair. A target-specific antibody has been pre-coated in the wells of the supplied microplate. Samples, standards, or controls are then added into these wells and bind to the immobilized (capture) antibody. The sandwich is formed by the addition of the second (detector) antibody, a substrate solution is added that reacts with the enzyme-antibody-target complex to produce measurable signal. The intensity of this signal is directly proportional to the concentration of target present in the original specimen. Rigorous validation Each manufactured lot of this ELISA kit is quality tested for criteria such as sensitivity, specificity, precision, and lot-to-lot consistency. See manual for more information on validation.

Fibroblast growth factor 4 (FGF4) is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family that possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities and play key roles in growth and survival of stem cells during embryogenesis, tissue regeneration, and carcinogenesis. FGF4 was identified by its strong oncogenic transforming activity and is a potent angiogenic factor, expressed in several highly vascularized tumors and also in adult mouse testis, intestine, and brain. Studies on the mouse homolog suggests a function in bone morphogenesis and limb development through the sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling pathway. Furthermore, FGF4 regulates neural progenitor cell proliferation and neuronal differentiation. Recent studies show a growth-promoting role for FGF4 in human embryonic stem cells and a putative feedback inhibition mechanism by a novel FGF4 splice isoform that may serve to promote differentiation at a later stages of development.

Specifications

• Accession Number: P08620
• Assay Range: 24.69 to 18,000 pg/mL
• Assay Sensitivity: 50 pg/mL
• Calibration Range: 50 pg/mL to 18000 pg/mL
• Assay: Solid-phase sandwich ELISA
• Conjugate: HRP
• Product Type: ELISA
• Protein Family: Growth Factors & Receptors
• Sample Type: Plasma, Serum, Supernatant
• Specificity: This ELISA kit shows no cross-reactivity with any of the cytokines tested: Human Angiogenin, BDNF, BLC, ENA-78, FGF-6, FGF-7, FGF-9, IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-7, IL-8, IL-9, IL-10, IL-11, IL-12 p70, IL-12 p40, IL-13, IL-15, IL-309, IP-10, G-CSF, GM-CSF, IFN-gamma, Leptin, MCP-1, MCP-2, MCP-3, MDC, MIP-1 alpha, MIP-1 beta, MIP-1 delta, PARC, PDGF, RANTES, SCF, TARC, TGF-beta, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, TNF-alpha, TNF-beta, TPO, VEGF.
• Sufficient For: 96 Assays
• Target Species: Human
• For Use With (Application): ELISA, Protein Assays, Protein Biology, Cancer Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Protein Detection, Protein Analysis
• For Use With (Equipment): Colorimetric Microplate Reader
• Gene ID (Entrez): 2249
• Gene Symbol: HBGF-4,HST,HST-1,HSTF1,K-FGF,KFGF
• Interassay CV: <12%
• Intraassay CV: <10
• Kit Contents: Pre-coated 96 well plate, Standard, Assay Diluent concentrate, Biotinylated Detection Antibody, SAV-HRP, Wash Buffer, Chromogen, Stop Solution, Adhesive Plate Covers
• Label or Dye: HRP
• Quantity: 96 Tests
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Research Discipline: Apoptosis
• Sample Volume: Plasma 50 μL, Serum 50 μL, Supernatant 100 μL
• Storage Requirements: 2°C to 8°C
• Synonym: HBGF-4, HST, HST-1, HSTF1, K-FGF, KFGF
• Target: FGF4
• Test Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Total Assay Time: 4 hrs 45 mins