Invitrogen™ Human EGF ProQuantum Immunoassay Kit

Product Code. 15900473

Brand: Invitrogen™ A35579

Description

ELISA

EGF (Epidermal growth factor) exerts its actions by binding to the EGF Receptor, a 170 kDa protein kinase. Activation of EGFR initiates diverse cellular pathways in response to toxic environmental stimuli, or to EGF binding to the receptor, the EGFR forms homo- or heterodimers with other family members. Each dimeric receptor complex initiates a distinct signaling pathway by recruiting different Src homology 2 (SH2) containing effector proteins. EGF is far and wide expressed in kidney, cerebrum, prostrate and salivary glands. EGF acts as a potent mitogenic factor and the phosphorylated receptor recruits adapter proteins like GRB2 that activates complex downstream signaling cascades. EGF activates at least 4 major downstream signaling cascades including the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK, PI3 kinase-AKT, PLCgamma-PKC and STAT modules. Research studies suggest the protein may also play important role in activating the NF-kappa-B signaling cascade. Defects in the EGGF gene are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4 and dysregulation has been associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers.

Specifications

• Accession Number: P01133
• Assay Range: 0.0128 to 5000 pg/mL
• Assay Sensitivity: <0.01 pg/mL
• Conjugate: FAM™
• Detection Method: Taqman™ Real-time PCR
• Immunoassay Kit Format: Proximity-based Immunoassay
• Product Type: ProQuantum
• Sample Type: Plasma, Serum, Supernatant
• Target Species: Human
• For Use With (Application): Protein Quantitation
• For Use With (Equipment): qPCR Instruments
• Gene ID (Entrez): 1950
• Gene Symbol: HOMG4; URG
• Incubation Time: 1 hr.
• Kit Contents: Assay Dilution Buffer, Antibody-Conjugate A, Antibody-Conjugate B, Antibody-Conjugate Dilution Buffer, Standard, Master Mix, Ligase
• Label or Dye: FAM™
• Quantity: 96 Tests
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Sample Volume: Plasma 2-5 μL, Serum 2-5 μL, Supernatant 2-5 μL
• Storage Requirements: Frozen at -20°C
• Target: EGF
• Test Time: 30 mins
• Total Assay Time: 2 hrs