Human Integrin Alpha 2 (ITGa2) ELISA Kit | ITGa2 elisa kit
Human Integrin Alpha 2 (ITGa2) ELISA Kit
To minimize extra influence on the performance, operation procedures and lab conditions, especially room temperature, air humidity, incubator temperature should be strictly controlled. It is also strongly suggested that the whole assay is performed by the same operator from the beginning to the end.
Principle of the Assay: The microplate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to ITGa2. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microplate wells with a biotin-conjugated antibody specific to ITGa2. Next, Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. After TMB substrate solution is added, only those wells that contain ITGa2, biotin-conjugated antibody and enzyme-conjugated Avidin will exhibit a change in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of sulphuric acid solution and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450nm +/- 10nm. The concentration of ITGa2 in the samples is then determined by comparing the O.D. of the samples to the standard curve.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene encodes the alpha subunit of a transmembrane receptor for collagens and related proteins. The encoded protein forms a heterodimer with a beta subunit and mediates the adhesion of platelets and other cell types to the extracellular matrix. Loss of the encoded protein is associated with bleeding disorder platelet-type 9. Antibodies against this protein are found in several immune disorders, including neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia. This gene is located adjacent to a related alpha subunit gene. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2012]
Uniprot Description
ITGA2: Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 is a receptor for laminin, collagen, collagen C-propeptides, fibronectin and E-cadherin. It recognizes the proline-hydroxylated sequence G-F-P-G-E-R in collagen. It is responsible for adhesion of platelets and other cells to collagens, modulation of collagen and collagenase gene expression, force generation and organization of newly synthesized extracellular matrix. Belongs to the integrin alpha chain family.
Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; Cell adhesion; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Receptor, misc.
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 5q11.2
Cellular Component: cell surface; focal adhesion; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; plasma membrane; nerve terminal; integrin complex; nucleus; external side of plasma membrane
Molecular Function: collagen binding; integrin binding; viral receptor activity; protein binding; protein heterodimerization activity; metal ion binding; laminin binding
Biological Process: axon guidance; response to muscle activity; entry of virus into host cell; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; positive regulation of positive chemotaxis; positive regulation of cell adhesion; positive regulation of translation; cell-matrix adhesion; positive regulation of leukocyte migration; positive regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation; positive regulation of collagen biosynthetic process; positive regulation of collagen binding; positive regulation of cell projection organization and biogenesis; mesodermal cell differentiation; positive regulation of smooth muscle cell migration; response to organic cyclic substance; response to L-ascorbic acid; establishment of protein localization; mammary gland development; positive regulation of smooth muscle contraction; cell adhesion; positive regulation of DNA binding; substrate-bound cell migration; response to drug; integrin-mediated signaling pathway; skin morphogenesis; hypotonic response; cell-substrate adhesion; cellular response to hormone stimulus; detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of pain; cell proliferation; organ morphogenesis; response to hypoxia; cell adhesion mediated by integrin; positive regulation of phagocytosis, engulfment; blood coagulation; positive regulation of transmission of nerve impulse; positive regulation of inflammatory response; response to amine stimulus
Disease: Bleeding Disorder, Platelet-type, 9