Store the unopened product at 2 - 8 °C. Do not use past expiration date.
Notes
This product is produced by and ships from R&D Systems, Inc., a Bio-Techne brand.
Alternate Names for Human NT-4 DuoSet ELISA, 15 Plate
GLC10
GLC1O
neurotrophic factor 4
neurotrophic factor 5
neurotrophin 4
neurotrophin 5 (neurotrophin 4/5)
neurotrophin-4
neurotrophin-5
Neutrophic factor 4
NT4
NT-4
NT-4/5
NT-5
NTF4
NTF5
NTF5NT5
Background
Neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) and Neurotrophin-4 (NT-4) are members of the NGF family of neurotrophic factors that are required for the differentiation and survival of specific neuronal subpopulations. The neurotrophin family is comprised of at least four proteins including NGF, BDNF, NT-3, and NT-4/5. These secreted cytokines are synthesized as prepropeptides that are proteolytically processed to generate active propeptides and mature protein homodimers. Mature NT-4 also forms heterodimers with BDNF or NT-3. Neurotrophins induce dimerization and activation of Trk family receptors and promote the development and survival of selected peripheral and CNS neurons. All neurotrophins have six conserved disulfide-linked cysteine residues.
What is the difference between the Quantikine and Duoset ELISA kits?
Our Quantikine kits are fully optimized and validated for the sample types listed on the product specific webpage and datasheet, as this can vary between kits. Each kit is supplied ready to use with one pre-coated 96-well plate, a detection antibody directly conjugated to HRP, and all other necessary reagents. These kits are ideal for researchers who want the convenience of a ready to use and optimized ELISA product. Some of these kits are also available prepackaged in larger 6 and 50 plate sizes.Our DuoSet Kits, in contrast, are ELISA development kits containing the capture and detection antibody, the mass-value calibrated standard, and streptavidin-HRP to prepare approximately 5 or 15 plates. Ancillary reagents will need to be used/purchased, and for most kits, we will recommend one of our Ancillary Reagent Kits, which contain the reagents we use ourselves in-house. DuoSet kits are validated only for cell culture supernatant samples and therefore require further development and validation for accurate measurement in more complex samples such as serum and plasma. Our DuoSet Kits offer an economical, flexible alternative for the experienced ELISA user.