EliKine™ Human bFGF ELISA Kit

The protein encoded by FGF2 gene is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members bind heparin and possess broad mitogenic and angiogenic activities. This protein has been implicated in diverse biological processes, such as limb and nervous system development, wound healing, and tumor growth. The mRNA for this gene contains multiple polyadenylation sites, and is alternatively translated from non-AUG (CUG) and AUG initiation codons, resulting in five different isoforms with distinct properties. The CUG-initiated isoforms are localized in the nucleus and are responsible for the intracrine effect, whereas, the AUG-initiated form is mostly cytosolic and is responsible for the paracrine and autocrine effects of this FGF.

Basic fibroblast growth factor; BFGF; FGF 2; FGF B; FGF2; FGF2 basic; FGFB; Fibroblast growth factor 2 (basic) ; HBGF 2; HBGF2; HBGH 2; Heparin binding growth; factor 2; Heparin binding growth factor 2 precursor; OTTMUSP00000046776; Prostatropin

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EliKine™ Human bFGF ELISA Kit has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for detection of Human bFGF. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between Human bFGF and analogues was observed.

EliKine™ Human bFGF ELISA Kit employs a two-site sandwich ELISA to quantitate bFGF in samples. An antibody specific for bFGF has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and any bFGF present is bound by the immobilized antibody. After removing any unbound substances, a biotin-conjugated antibody specific for bFGF is added to the wells. After washing, proprietary EliKine™ Streptavidin-HRP conjugates is added to the wells. Following a wash to remove any unbound streptavidin-enzyme reagent, a substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of bFGF bound in the initial step. The color development is stopped and the intensity of the color is measured.

Basic fibroblast growth factor; BFGF; FGF 2; FGF B; FGF2; FGF2 basic; FGFB; Fibroblast growth factor 2 (basic) ; HBGF 2; HBGF2; HBGH 2; Heparin binding growth; factor 2; Heparin binding growth factor 2 precursor; OTTMUSP00000046776; Prostatropin

• 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.