This P2RX7 Sandwich ELISA Kit, Ready-To-Use is an in-vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the measurement of samples in human tissue homogenates, cell lysates or other biological fluids..
Applications
ELISA
Reactivity
Human
Sensitivity
0.112ng/mL
Detection Limit
0.312-20ng/mL
Note
STRICTLY FOR FURTHER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH USE ONLY (RUO). MUST NOT TO BE USED IN DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS.
Product Properties
Storage Instruction
The whole kit may be stored at-20°C for up to 12 months from receipt. An unopened kit may be stored in the fridge at 2-8°C for up to 6 months. Once opened store individual kit contents according to components table provided with the kit.
tissue homogenates, cell lysates or other biological fluids.
Additional Info
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed with highest levels in brain and immune tissues. Isoform B: Predominant form in many tissues.
Post Translational Modifications
Phosphorylation results in its inactivation. ADP-ribosylation at Arg-125 is necessary and sufficient to activate P2RX7 and gate the channel. Palmitoylation of several cysteines in the C-terminal cytoplasmic tail is required for efficient localization to cell surface. Palmitoylation prevents channel desensitization by physically anchoring the palmitoylated groups to the membrane.
Function
ATP-gated nonselective transmembrane cation channel that requires high millimolar concentrations of ATP for activation. Upon ATP binding, it rapidly opens to allow the influx of small cations Na(+) and Ca(2+), and the K(+) efflux. Also has the ability to form a large pore in the cell membrane, allowing the passage of large cationic molecules. In microglia, may mediate NADPH transport across the plasma membrane. In immune cells, P2RX7 acts as a molecular sensor in pathological inflammatory states by detecting and responding to high local concentrations of extracellar ATP. In microglial cells, P2RX7 activation leads to the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1beta and IL-18, through the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and caspase-1. Cooperates with KCNK6 to activate NLRP3 inflammasome. Activates death pathways leading to apoptosis and autophagy. Activates death pathways leading to pyroptosis. Isoform B: Shows ion channel activity but no macropore function. Isoform H: Non-functional channel. Isoform J: Non-functional channel.
