Rat TGF-alpha ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• Reactivity: Rt
• Applications: ELISA
• Suitable Sample Type: Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernatants and other biological fluids
• Standard Curve Range: 15.625 - 1000 pg/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 6.7 pg/mL (example only; lot dependent)

Rat TGF-alpha ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) Summary

• Description: Assay Length: 4.5 hours
• Standard Curve Range: 15.625 - 1000 pg/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 6.7 pg/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: TGFA

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

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

Alternate Names for Rat TGF-alpha ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• protransforming growth factor alpha
• TFGA
• TGFA
• TGFalpha
• TGF-alpha
• transforming growth factor, alpha
• transforming growth factor-alpha

Background

Transforming growth factor alpha (TGFalpha) is an acid- and heat-stable 50 amino acid protein originally found in rodents and humans. TGFalpha is 33% homologous at the amino acid level to epidermal growth factor (EGF). TGFalpha binds to the EGF receptor, mediates tyrosine phosphorylation of the receptor and promotes anchorage-independent growth of normal rat fibroblasts in soft agar in the presence of transforming growth factor beta. TGFalpha is secreted by a variety of transformed cells and tumors, embryonic cells and some normal adult cells. TGFalpha bioactivity has been found in the urine of cancer patients. It has been suggested that it may act as an autocrine growth factor for the induction or maintenance of malignancy.

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 TGF-alpha ELISA Kit (NBP3-53652). (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: TGFA