serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernates or other biological fluids.
Experimental method:
Competitive inhibition
Shelf life:
16 months
Components:
1. Pre-coated, ready to use 96-well strip plate 1
2. Plate sealer for 96 wells 2
3. Standard 2
4. Standard Diluent 1×10 mL
5. Detection Solution A 1×6 mL
6. Detection Solution B 1×6 mL
7. TMB Substrate 1×4.5 mL
8. Stop Solution: 1×3 mL
9. Wash Buffer (30× concentrate): 1×10 mL
Background
This gene encodes a member of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) family. These growth factors are ligands for the EGFR/ErbB receptor tyrosine kinases, and play roles in cell growth and differentiation. The encoded protein is synthesized as a transmembrane precursor that is proteolytically cleaved to generate a mature peptide, and plays a role in the differentiation of pancreatic beta cells. This gene may also play a protective role in acute pancreatitis, whereas increased expression of this gene may contribute to diabetic macular edema. Gene therapy using combinations of this gene and other pancreas-specific transcription factors may induce islet neogenesis and remediate hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes.
