Invitrogen™ Human Growth Hormone ELISA Kit

Description

ELISA

The Human Growth Hormone (Hu GH) ELISA quantitates Hu GH in human serum, plasma, or cell culture medium. The assay will exclusively recognize both natural and recombinant Hu GH. Principle of the method The Human GH 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.

Human growth hormone (hGH) is a member of the somatotropin/prolactin family of hormones which play an important role in growth control. The GH1 gene, along with 4 additional related genes, is located at the growth hormone locus on chromosome 17. The five genes share a remarkably high degree of sequence identity. Alternative splicing results in 5 isoforms ranging from approximately 19 kDa to 24 kDa. HGH is produced by the somatotroph cells in the pituitary. It acts through binding to membrane receptors that belong to the cytokine receptor subfamily. Its major role in stimulating body growth is to stimulate the liver and other tissues to secrete IGF-1. It stimulates both the differentiation and proliferation of myoblasts. It also stimulates amino acid uptake and protein synthesis in muscle and other tissues. Mutations or deletions in the gene lead to growth hormone deficiency and short stature.

Specifications

• Accession Number: P01241
• Assay Range: 2.5 to 600 pg/mL
• Assay Sensitivity: 4 pg/mL
• Calibration Range: 4 pg/mL to 600 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-4, 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): 2688
• Gene Symbol: GH,GH-N,GHB5,GHN,IGHD1B,hGH-N
• 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: Biomarker-Related Pathways
• Sample Volume: Plasma 25 μL, Serum 25 μL, Supernatant 100 μL
• Storage Requirements: 2°C to 8°C
• Synonym: GH, GH-N, GHN, IGHD1B, hGH-N
• Target: Growth Hormone
• Test Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Total Assay Time: 4 hrs 45 mins