Human Smoothelin ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

ELISA: Human Smoothelin ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) [NBP3-40556] - Standard Curve Reference

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: ELISA
• Suitable Sample Type: Tissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids
• Standard Curve Range: 0.312 - 20 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 0.126 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)

Human Smoothelin ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) Summary

• Description: Assay Length: 4.5 hours
• Standard Curve Range: 0.312 - 20 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 0.126 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Assay Type: Sandwich ELISA
• Inter-Assay: %CV < 12 (example only; lot dependent)
• Intra-Assay: %CV < 10 (example only; lot dependent)
• Sample Volume: 100 uL
• Kit Type: ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
• Gene: SMTN

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Storage of components varies. See protocol for specific instructions.

Alternate Names for Human Smoothelin ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• FLJ35365
• FLJ38597
• Smoothelin
• SMSMO
• SMTN

Background

Smoothelin is a constituent of the smooth muscle cell (SMC) cytoskeleton. Antibodies directed to smoothelin are a useful tool to monitor SMC differentiation. Smoothelin is exclusively expressed in fully differentiated (contractile) SMCs. RNA and protein analyses reveal a broad species distribution of this protein. Cells with SMC like characteristics, such as myofibroblasts, myoepithelial cells, and skeletal and cardiac muscle do not contain smoothelin. Confocal scanning laser microscopy of tissue sections, as well as transfection studies, show a filamentous organization of smoothelin that is different from that of desmin and vimentin. Smoothelin colocalizes with actin stress fibers. Two tissue specific isoforms have been identified: a 59 kDa isoform specific for visceral SMC; and a 100 kDa specific for vascular SMC. Human smoothelin is encoded by a single copy gene which is located on chromosome 22. The distribution of smoothelin positive cells indicates a correlation between smoothelin expression and smooth muscle tissue contractility. Smoothelin is a useful tool in the evaluation of atherosclerotic lesions.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. ELISA Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.

FAQs for Smoothelin ELISA Kit (NBP3-40556). (Showing 1 - 1 of 1 FAQ).

1. 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.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: SMTN