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The Human Stem Cell Factor/KITLG (Hu SCF) ELISA quantitates Hu SCF in human serum, plasma, or cell culture medium. The assay will exclusively recognize both natural and recombinant Hu SCF.
Principle of the method
The Human SCF solid-phase sandwich ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is designed to measure the amount of the target bound between a matched antibody pair. A target-specific antibody has been pre-coated in the wells of the supplied microplate. Samples, standards, or controls are then added into these wells and bind to the immobilized (capture) antibody. The sandwich is formed by the addition of the second (detector) antibody, a substrate solution is added that reacts with the enzyme-antibody-target complex to produce measurable signal. The intensity of this signal is directly proportional to the concentration of target present in the original specimen.
Rigorous validation
Each manufactured lot of this ELISA kit is quality tested for criteria such as sensitivity, specificity, precision, and lot-to-lot consistency. See manual for more information on validation.
Stem cell factor (SCF) is the ligand of the c-Kit oncogene and is expressed by various structural and inflammatory cells in the airways. Binding of SCF by the c-Kit receptor leads to homodimerization of the receptor and the activation of signalling pathways such as PI-3, PLC-gamma, Jak/STAT, and MAP kinase pathways. SCF expression leads to the induction of mast cell survival and the expression and release of histamine, pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. The inhibition of the SCF/c-Kit pathway leads to a decrease in histamine levels, mast cell and eosinophil infiltration, IL-4 production and airway hyperresponsiveness, suggesting this pathway may be a useful therapeutic target in inflammatory diseases such as asthma. At least two isoforms of SCF are known to exist.
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Gene aliases : DCUA, DFNA69, FPH2, FPHH, Kitl, KITLG, KL-1, MGF, SCF, SF, SHEP7
Gene ID : (Human) 4254
Gene symbol : KITLG
Protein Aliases : c-Kit ligand, familial progressive hyperpigmentation 2, Kit ligand, Mast cell growth factor, MGF, Stem cell factor, SCF, sKITLG, DKFZp686F2250, H-SCF, kit-ligand, M-SCF, steel factor
UniProt ID (Human) P21583
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