Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
Human Cystatin C ELISA Kit | NGAL elisa kit
Cystatin C: Human, rapid (ELISA)
Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
Principle of the Assay: This assay is a sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative detection of human cystatin c in samples in 1 hour. The immunoplate is pre-coated with antibody specific to human cystatin c. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and any human cystatin c present is sandwiched by the immobilised antibody and a second horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-linked antibody specific to human cystatin c that is co-incubated with the samples. After wash step to remove any unbound substances, the HRP substrate solution is added and colour develops in proportion to the amount of human cystatin c bound initially. The assay is stopped and the optical density of the wells determined using a micro-plate reader. Since the increases in absorbance are directly proportional to the amount of captured human cystatin c, the unknown sample concentration can be interpolated from a reference curve included in each assay.
Background/Introduction: Human cystatin c (or cystatin 3), which is composed of 120 amino acid residues, belongs to the cystatins superfamilly that inactivates lysosomal cysteine proteinases. As a strongly cationic and low-molecular weight (13.4 kDa) protein, it is almost freely filtered across the glomerular membrane, and is mainly used as a biomarker of kidney function. A growing body of evidence suggests that cystatin c is a more reliable biomarker of glomerular filtration rate than creatinine [1-3]. In addition to kidney disease, altered serum levels of cystatin c are associated with several types of cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease and metabolic syndrome [4-7]. It also seems to play a role in brain disorders involving amyloid, such as Alzheimer's disease [8, 9]. Furthermore, Cystatin c has also been investigated as a prognostic marker in several forms of cancer [11, 12].
2. Update on cystatin C: incorporation into clinical practice. Shlipak MG, Mattes MD, Peralta CA. Am J Kidney Dis. 2013 62(3):595-603.
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NCBI Description
The cystatin superfamily encompasses proteins that contain multiple cystatin-like sequences. Some of the members are active cysteine protease inhibitors, while others have lost or perhaps never acquired this inhibitory activity. There are three inhibitory families in the superfamily, including the type 1 cystatins (stefins), type 2 cystatins and the kininogens. The type 2 cystatin proteins are a class of cysteine proteinase inhibitors found in a variety of human fluids and secretions, where they appear to provide protective functions. The cystatin locus on chromosome 20 contains the majority of the type 2 cystatin genes and pseudogenes. This gene is located in the cystatin locus and encodes the most abundant extracellular inhibitor of cysteine proteases, which is found in high concentrations in biological fluids and is expressed in virtually all organs of the body. A mutation in this gene has been associated with amyloid angiopathy. Expression of this protein in vascular wall smooth muscle cells is severely reduced in both atherosclerotic and aneurysmal aortic lesions, establishing its role in vascular disease. In addition, this protein has been shown to have an antimicrobial function, inhibiting the replication of herpes simplex virus. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding a single protein. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2014]
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The Human NGAL (Catalog #AAA398054) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA398054 ELISA Kit recognizes Human NGAL. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Cystatin C, 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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