Human Dihydrodiol Dehydrogenase 2 (DDH2) ELISA Kit
Principle of the Assay
The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to DDH2. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells with a biotin-conjugated antibody preparation specific to DDH2. Next, Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. After the TMB substrate solution is added, only those wells that contain DDH2, 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 DDH2 in the samples is then determined by comparing the O.D. of the samples to the standard curve.
For Use with serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Target Information
Cytosolic aldo-keto reductase that catalyzes the NADH and NADPH-dependent reduction of ketosteroids to hydroxysteroids (PubMed:19218247). Most probably acts as a reductase in vivo since the oxidase activity measured in vitro is inhibited by physiological concentrations of NADPH (PubMed:14672942). Displays a broad positional specificity acting on positions 3, 17 and 20 of steroids and regulates the metabolism of hormones like estrogens and androgens (PubMed:10998348). Works in concert with the 5-alpha/5-beta-steroid reductases to convert steroid hormones into the 3-alpha/5-alpha and 3-alpha/5-beta-tetrahydrosteroids. Catalyzes the inactivation of the most potent androgen 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone (5-alpha-DHT) to 5-alpha-androstane-3-alpha,17-beta-diol (3-alpha-diol) (PubMed:15929998, PubMed:17034817, PubMed:17442338, PubMed:8573067). Also specifically able to produce 17beta-hydroxy-5alpha-androstan-3-one/5alphaDHT (PubMed:10998348). May also reduce conjugated steroids such as 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone sulfate (PubMed:19218247). Displays affinity for bile acids (PubMed:8486699).
GENE ID | 1646 |
SWISS PROT | P52895 |
SYNONYMS |
AKR1C2; DD; BABP; DD2; HAKRD; MCDR2; Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1,Member C2; Bile Acid Binding Protein; 3-Alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type III |
Materials Supplied
Kit Components | 96 Wells Quantity/Size |
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Pre-coated, ready-to-use 96-well strip plate | 1 plate |
Plate sealer for 96 wells | 2 |
Standard |
2 tubes |
Diluent buffer | 1 bottle |
Detection Reagent A | 1 bottle |
Detection Reagent B | 1 bottle |
TMB Substrate | 1 tube |
Stop Solution | 1 tube |
Wash Buffer (30 ℅ concentrate) | 1 tube |
Product data sheet | 1 copy |
Storage
Storage | The TMB Substrate, Wash Buffer (30X concentrate), and the Stop Solution should be stored at 4°C upon receipt, while the other items should be stored at -20°C. |
Performance Characteristics
REPEATABILITY |
Intra-assay Precision (Precision within an assay): 3 samples with low, middle, and high-level DDH2 were tested 20 times on one plate, respectively. |
SENSITIVITY | The minimum detectable dose was 0.061ng/mL. |
ASSAY RANGE | 0.156-10ng/mL |
SPECIFICITY | This assay has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for the detection of DDH2. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between DDH2 and analogs was observed. Note: Limited by current skills and knowledge, it is impossible to perform all possible cross-reactivity detection tests between DDH2 and all analogs, therefore, cross reactivity may still exist. |