Human Matrilin-4 (MATN4) ELISA Kit

MATN4 encodes a member of von Willebrand factor A domain containing protein family. The proteins of this family are thought to be involved in the formation of filamentous networks in the extracellular matrices of various tissues. The specific function of this gene product has not yet been determined. Three alternatively spliced variants have been described. The human matrilin-4 gene contains 10 exons and spans approximately 12 kb. Alternative splicing leads to 3 different transcripts encoding protein isoforms that all contain a putative signal peptide, 2 vWFA-like domains, and the coiled-coil region. The isoforms differ in that they include either 1, 2, or 3 EGF-like domains. There are 4 EGF-like domains in mouse matrilin-4, but the first EGF-like domain in the human protein is not expressed.

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Human Matrilin-4 (MATN4) ELISA Kit has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for detection of Human MATN4. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between Human MATN4 and analogues was observed.

This Human Matrilin-4 (MATN4) ELISA Kit employs a two-site sandwich ELISA to quantitate MATN4 in samples. An antibody specific for MATN4 has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and anyMATN4 present is bound by the immobilized antibody. After removing any unbound substances, a biotin-conjugated antibody specific for MATN4 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 MATN4 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.