96 Tests PN: B111357

Components:

45x Ab-conjugated beads (S5P5 - Human Activin A Ab-bead). PN: B111357A. One vial containing 100 µL of anti-human Activin A conjugated to AimPlex Bead S5P5.

25x Biotin-detection Ab (Human Activin A Biotin-dAb). PN: B111357B. One vial containing 100 µL of biotinylated anti-human EGF.

Lyophilized Standard Mix-Human Activin A. PN: B111357S. One vial containing lyophilized Activin A.

Application: Optimal antibody pair and antigen standard for assaying human Activin A. To be used in conjunction with the AimPlex NR Basic Kit (PN: P100001) and a diluent kit. Refer to the AimPlex Multiplex Immunoassay User Manual and kit inserts for the assay procedure.

Storage:  2-8 C in the dark.

Important: Sodium azide forms explosive compounds with heavy metals. These products contain <0.05% (w/w) azide which with repeated contact with lead and copper commonly found in plumbing drains may result in the buildup of shock sensitive compounds. Dispose in accordance with regulations from your institute.

For Research Use Only.  Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Assay Specifications:

  • Sample types: Cell culture supernatant, serum, plasma, bodily fluid and tissue/cell lysate

  • Sensitivity (LOD): < 30 pg/mL

  • Quantitation range:

  • LLOQ: < 50 pg/mL

  • ULOQ: > 20,000 pg/mL

  • Standard dose recovery: 70-130%

  • Intra-assay CV: < 10%

  • Inter-assay CV: < 20%

  • Sample volume: 15 µL/test

Description:

Activin-A is a TGF-beta family member that exhibits a wide range of biological activities including regulation of cellular proliferation and differentiation, and promotion of neuronal survival. Elevated levels of Activin-A in human colorectal tumors and in post-menopausal woman have been implicated in colorectal and breast cancers, respectively. The biological activities of Activin-A can be neutralized by inhibins and by the diffusible TGF-beta antagonist, Follistatin.

References:

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  2. Ling N, Ying SY, Ueno N, Shimasaki S, Esch F, Hotta M, Guillemin R (1986). "Pituitary FSH is released by a heterodimer of the beta-subunits from the two forms of inhibin". Nature 321 (6072): 779–82. doi:10.1038/321779a0. PMID 3086749.

  3. Chen YG, Wang Q, Lin SL, Chang CD, Chuang J, Chung J, Ying SY (May 2006). "Activin signaling and its role in regulation of cell proliferation, apoptosis, and carcinogenesis". Experimental Biology and Medicine 231 (5): 534–44. PMID 16636301.