Principle of the Assay: This ELISA kit uses Sandwich-ELISA as the method. The micro ELISA plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to Human LP-a. Standards or samples are added to the appropriate micro ELISA plate wells and bound by the specific antibody. Then a biotinylated detection antibody specific for Human LP-a and Avidin-Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) conjugate is added to each micro plate well successively and incubated. Free components are washed away. The substrate solution is added to each well. Only those wells that contain Human LP-a, biotinylated detection antibody and Avidin-HRP conjugate will appear blue in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of a sulphuric acid solution and the color turns yellow. The optical density (OD) is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450 nm +/- 2 nm. The OD value is proportional to the concentration of Human LP-a. You can calculate the concentration of Human LP-a in the samples by comparing the OD of the samples to the standard curve.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a serine proteinase that inhibits the activity of tissue-type plasminogen activator I. The encoded protein constitutes a substantial portion of lipoprotein(a) and is proteolytically cleaved, resulting in fragments that attach to atherosclerotic lesions and promote thrombogenesis. Elevated plasma levels of this protein are linked to atherosclerosis. Depending on the individual, the encoded protein contains 2-43 copies of kringle-type domains. The allele represented here contains 15 copies of the kringle-type repeats and corresponds to that found in the reference genome sequence. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2009]
Uniprot Description
LPA: Apo(a) is the main constituent of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)). It has serine proteinase activity and is able of autoproteolysis. Inhibits tissue-type plasminogen activator 1. Lp(a) may be a ligand for megalin/Gp 330. Belongs to the peptidase S1 family. Plasminogen subfamily.
Protein type: EC 3.4.21.-; Inhibitor; Protease
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 6q26
Cellular Component: extracellular region
Molecular Function: heparin binding; protein binding; fibronectin binding; serine-type endopeptidase activity; endopeptidase inhibitor activity; apolipoprotein binding
Biological Process: receptor-mediated endocytosis; blood circulation; lipoprotein metabolic process; lipid metabolic process; proteolysis; lipid transport
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Product Notes
The Human LP-a lpa (Catalog #AAA2504135) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA2504135 ELISA Kit recognizes Human LP-a. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "LP-a, ELISA Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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