Human Lipoprotein A Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free (ab241862)
Key features and details
- Unconjugated capture and detector antibodies
- Adaptable to any antibody pair-based assay format
- Antibody concentration ~ 1 mg/ml
- BSA and azide free buffer - ready for conjugation
- Reacts with: Human
Overview
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Product name
Human Lipoprotein A Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free
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Assay type
ELISA set -
Range
15.625 ng/ml - 1000 ng/ml -
Species reactivity
Reacts with: Human -
Product overview
The Antibody Pair can be used to quantify Human Lipoprotein A. BSA and Azide free antibody pairs include unconjugated capture and detector antibodies suitable for sandwich ELISAs. The antibodies are provided at an approximate concentration of 1 mg/ml as measured by the protein A280 method. The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Both capture and detector antibodies are rabbit monoclonal antibodies delivering consistent, specific, and sensitive results.
For additional information on the performance of the antibody pair, see the equivalent SimpleStep ELISA® Kit (ab212165), which uses the same antibodies. However, due to differences in their formulation, this antibody pair cannot be used with the consumables provided with our SimpleStep ELISA Kits. Please note that the range provided for the pairs is only an estimation based on the performance of the related product using the same antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody pair in your assay.
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Tested applications
Suitable for: Sandwich ELISAmore details -
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Properties
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Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Please refer to protocols. -
Carrier free
Yes -
Components 10 x 96 tests Human Lipoprotein A Capture Antibody (unconjugated) 1 x 100µg Human Lipoprotein A Detector Antibody (unconjugated) 1 x 100µg -
Research areas
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Relevance
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is a lipoprotein subclass assembled in the blood from low density lipoprotein (LDL) molecules and apolipoprotein-a (apo-a). Lp(a) recruits inflammatory cells through interaction with Mac-1 integrin. High Lp(a) in blood is a risk factor for coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and stroke. Lp(a) concentrations may be affected by disease states, but are only moderately affected by diet, exercise and other environmental factors. Lipid-reducing drugs have no effect on Lp(a) concentration. High Lp(a) predicts risk of early atherosclerosis similar to high LDL, but in advanced atherosclerosis, Lp(a) is a risk factor independent of LDL, indicating a coagulant risk of plaque thrombosis. Apo(a) contains domains that are very similar to plasminogen (PLG). Lp(a) accumulates in the vessel wall and inhibits binding of PLG to the cell surface, reducing plasmin generation which increases clotting. This inhibition also promotes proliferation of smooth muscle cells. These unique features of Lp(a) suggest a role in the generation of clots and atherosclerosis. -
Alternative names
- AK38
- Antiangiogenic AK38 protein
- apo(a)
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Database links
- Entrez Gene: 4018 Human
- Omim: 152200 Human
- SwissProt: P08519 Human
- Unigene: 520120 Human
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