This NGF Sandwich ELISA is an in-vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the measurement of samples in mouse serum, plasma and other biological fluids.
Applications
ELISA
Reactivity
Mouse
Sensitivity
9.65 pg/mL
Detection Limit
31.25-2000 pg/mL
Note
FOR SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH USE ONLY (RUO). MUST NOT BE USED IN DIAGNOSTIC OR OTHER MEDICAL APPLICATIONS.
Product Properties
Storage Instruction
If unopened the kit may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 month. If the kit will not be used within 1 month, store the components separately, according to the component table in the manual.
This kit recognizes Mouse NGF in samples. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between Mouse NGF and analogues was observed.
Sample Type
serum, plasma and other biological fluids
Additional Info
Tissue Specificity
Detected in submaxillary gland (at protein level). Highly expressed in male submaxillary gland. Levels are much lower in female submaxillary gland.
Function
Nerve growth factor is important for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic and sensory nervous systems. Extracellular ligand for the NTRK1 and NGFR receptors, activates cellular signaling cascades to regulate neuronal proliferation, differentiation and survival. The immature NGF precursor (proNGF) functions as a ligand for the heterodimeric receptor formed by SORCS2 and NGFR, and activates cellular signaling cascades that lead to inactivation of RAC1 and/or RAC2, reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and neuronal growth cone collapse. In contrast to mature NGF, the precursor form (proNGF) promotes neuronal apoptosis (in vitro). Inhibits metalloproteinase-dependent proteolysis of platelet glycoprotein VI. Binds lysophosphatidylinositol and lysophosphatidylserine between the two chains of the homodimer. The lipid-bound form promotes histamine relase from mast cells, contrary to the lipid-free form.
