Principle of the Assay: OPG ELISA kit applies the competitive enzyme immunoassay technique utilizing a polyclonal anti-OPG antibody and an OPG-HRP conjugate. The assay sample and buffer are incubated together with OPG-HRP conjugate in pre-coated plate for one hour. After the incubation period, the wells are decanted and washed five times. The wells are then incubated with a substrate for HRP enzyme. The product of the enzyme-substrate reaction forms a blue colored complex. Finally, a stop solution is added to stop the reaction, which will then turn the solution yellow. The intensity of color is measured spectrophotometrically at 450nm in a microplate reader. The intensity of the color is inversely proportional to the OPG concentration since OPG from samples and OPG-HRP conjugate compete for the anti-OPG antibody binding site. Since the number of sites is limited, as more sites are occupied by OPG from the sample, fewer sites are left to bind OPG-HRP conjugate. A standard curve is plotted relating the intensity of the color (O.D.) to the concentration of standards. The OPG concentration in each sample is interpolated from this standard curve.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This protein is an osteoblast-secreted decoy receptor that functions as a negative regulator of bone resorption. This protein specifically binds to its ligand, osteoprotegerin ligand, both of which are key extracellular regulators of osteoclast development. Studies of the mouse counterpart also suggest that this protein and its ligand play a role in lymph-node organogenesis and vascular calcification. Alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been reported, but their full length nature has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
TNFRSF11B: Acts as decoy receptor for RANKL and thereby neutralizes its function in osteoclastogenesis. Inhibits the activation of osteoclasts and promotes osteoclast apoptosis in vitro. Bone homeostasis seems to depend on the local RANKL/OPG ratio. May also play a role in preventing arterial calcification. May act as decoy receptor for TRAIL and protect against apoptosis. TRAIL binding blocks the inhibition of osteoclastogenesis. Defects in TNFRSF11B are the cause of juvenile Paget disease (JPD); also known as hyperostosis corticalis deformans juvenilis or hereditary hyperphosphatasia or chronic congenital idiopathic hyperphosphatasia. JPD is a rare autosomal recessive osteopathy that presents in infancy or early childhood. The disorder is characterized by rapidly remodeling woven bone, osteopenia, debilitating fractures, and deformities due to a markedly accelerated rate of bone remodeling throughout the skeleton. Approximately 40 cases of JPD have been reported worldwide. Unless it is treated with drugs that block osteoclast- mediated skeletal resorption, the disease can be fatal.
Protein type: Inhibitor; Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8q24
Cellular Component: extracellular space; proteinaceous extracellular matrix; extracellular region
Molecular Function: cytokine activity; receptor activity
Biological Process: response to drug; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; response to magnesium ion; apoptosis; response to estrogen stimulus; negative regulation of odontogenesis of dentine-containing teeth; response to arsenic; signal transduction; negative regulation of bone resorption; skeletal development; response to nutrient
Disease: Paget Disease, Juvenile
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The Monkey OPG tnfrsf11b (Catalog #AAA741372) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA741372 ELISA Kit recognizes Monkey OPG. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Osteoprotegerin, 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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