Human IGFBP3 ELISA Kit EZ-Set™ (DIY Antibody Pairs)

Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) -binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) is a major determinant of circulating levels of the IGFs and is clinically useful for the evaluation of GH deficiency and for predicting the response to GH treatment. The circulating level of IGFBP-3 is inversely related to the risk of several common cancers, and that antiproliferative agents such as antiestrogens and retinoids act in part by up-regulating IGFBP-3 gene (IGFBP3) expression. Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein (IGFBP) -3, well characterized as the carrier of insulin-like growth factor (IGF), has been reported to have intrinsic bioactivity that is independent of IGF binding. IGFBP-3 has an IGF-independent, antiproliferative effect in undifferentiated and early differentiated but not in terminally differentiated chondrocytes. IGFBP-3 possesses both growth-inhibitory and potentiating effects on cells that are independent of IGF action and are mediated through specific. IGFBP-3 binding proteins/receptors locate at the cell membrane, cytosol, or nuclear compartments and in the extrIGFBP-3llular matrix. IGFBP3 is also located on chromosome 7. The standard product used in this kit is recombinant human IGFBP-3, consisting of 265 amino acids with the molecular mass of 29kDa. As a result of glycosylation, the molecular mass is 41KDa.

Acid stable subunit of the 140 K IGF complex; Binding protein 29; Binding protein 53; BP 53; BP53; Growth hormone dependent binding protein; IBP 3; IBP3; IGF binding protein 3; IGFBP 3; Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3

Cell Biology, Cell Death, Diabetes-associated, Growth Factors/Hormones, Metabolism, Obesity, Protein Phosphorylation, Receptors, Signal Transduction, Tyrosine Phosphatases

IGF-binding proteins prolong the half-life of the IGFs and have been shown to either inhibit or stimulate the growth promoting effects of the IGFs on cell culture. They alter the interaction of IGFs with their cell surface receptors. Also exhibits IGF-independent antiproliferative and apoptotic effects mediated by its receptor TMEM219/IGFBP-3R.

Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)