96 Tests PN: B311186

Components:

45x Ab-conjugated beads (S5P6 - Rat BDNF Ab-bead). PN: B311186A. One vial containing 100 µL of anti-rat BDNF conjugated to AimPlex Bead S5P6.

25x Biotin-detection Ab (Rat BDNF Biotin-dAb). PN: B311186B. One vial containing 100 µL of biotinylated anti-rat BDNF.

Lyophilized Standard Mix - Rat BDNF, 6-Plex. PN: B311186S. One vial containing lyophilized BDNF.

Application: Optimal antibody pair and antigen standard for assaying Rat BDNF. Can be multiplexed with other analytes in Rat Group 2. To be used in conjunction with the AimPlex Mouse/Rat Basic Kit (PN: P200201) 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): < 10 pg/mL

  • Quantitation range:

  • LLOQ: < 20 pg/mL

  • ULOQ: > 5,000 pg/mL

  • Standard dose recovery: 70-130%

  • Intra-assay CV: < 10%

  • Inter-assay CV: < 20%

  • Cross-reactivity of analytes in Rat Group 2: Negligible

  • Sample volume: 15 µL/test

Description:

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (Accession P23363) is a neurotrophin family member of growth factors encoded by the BDNF gene. Though primarily expressed by the hippocampus and cortex, BDNF is found in other tissues such as the kidney, motor neurons, and skeletal muscles. It is one of the proteins that contributes to the growth and maintenance of neurons and is necessary for long-term memory.  An increase in BDNF production in the human brain has been linked to certain types of physical exercise, which stimulates exercise-induced neurogenesis. Dementia, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, anorexia nervosa, acne vulgaris, depression, and autism are diseases all associated with abnormal levels of BDNF.

References:

  1. Bekinschtein P, Cammarota M, Katche C, Slipczuk L, Rossato JI, Goldin A, Izquierdo I, Medina JH. BDNF is essential to promote persistence of long-term memory story. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2008; 105(7): 2711-6. Doi: 10.1073/pnas.0711863105.

  2. Delezie J, Handschin C. Endocrine Crosstalk Between Skeletal Muscle and the Brain. Front Neurol. 2018; 9: 698. Doi: 10.3389/fneur.2018.00698.

  3. He HY et al. Association of brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and depressive symptoms in young adults with acne vulgaris. BMC Psychiatry. 2019; 19(1): 193. Doi: 10.1186/s12888-019-2182-8.

  4. Ricci S, Businaro R, Ippoliti F, Lo Vasco VR, Massoni F, Onofri E, Troili GM, Pontecorvi V, Morelli M. Altered Cytokine and BDNF Levels in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Neurotoxicity Research. 2013; 24(4): 491-501. Doi: 10.1007/s12640-013-9393-4.