Human Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP2) ELISA Kit

TIMP2, is a member of the TIMP family. The proteins are natural inhibitors of the matrix metalloproteinases, a group of peptidases involved in degradation of the extracellular matrix. In addition to an inhibitory role against metalloproteinases, the encoded protein has a unique role among TIMP family members in its ability to directly suppress the proliferation of endothelial cells. As a result, the encoded protein may be critical to the maintenance of tissue homeostasis by suppressing the proliferation of quiescent tissues in response to angiogenic factors, and by inhibiting protease activity in tissues undergoing remodelling of the extracellular matrix. In melanocytic cells TIMP2 gene expression may be regulated by MITF.

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Human Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP2) ELISA Kit has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for detection of Human TIMP2. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between Human TIMP2 and analogues was observed.

This Human Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP2) ELISA Kit employs a two-site sandwich ELISA to quantitate TIMP2 in samples. An antibody specific for TIMP2 has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and anyTIMP2 present is bound by the immobilized antibody. After removing any unbound substances, a biotin-conjugated antibody specific for TIMP2 is added to the wells. After washing, Streptavidin conjugated Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to the wells. Following a wash to remove any unbound avidin-enzyme reagent, a substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of TIMP2 bound in the initial step. The color development is stopped and the intensity of the color is measured.

• Do not mix components from different kit lots or use reagents beyond the kit expiration date.• Allow all reagents to warm to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before opening.• Pre-rinse the pipet tip with reagent, use fresh pipet tips for each sample, standard and reagent to avoid contamination.• Unused wells must be kept desiccated at 4 °C in the sealed bag provided.• Mix Thoroughly is very important for the result. It is recommended using low frequency oscillator or slight hand shaking every 10 minutes.• It is recommended that all samples and standards be assayed in duplicate or triplicate.