Human Fibroblast Growth Factor 13 (FGF13) ELISA Kit

Principle of the Assay

The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to FGF13. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells with a biotin-conjugated antibody preparation specific to FGF13. 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 FGF13, 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 FGF13 in the samples is then determined by comparing the O.D. of the samples to the standard curve.

For use with: Serum, Plasma, Tissue homogenates, Cell lysates, Cell culture supernates, and Other biological fluids.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Target Information

Microtubule-binding protein which directly binds tubulin and is involved in both polymerization and stabilization of microtubules (By similarity). Through its action on microtubules, may participate in the refinement of axons by negatively regulating axonal and leading processes branching (By similarity). Plays a crucial role in neuron polarization and migration in the cerebral cortex and the hippocampus (By similarity). Regulates voltage-gated sodium channels transport and function (PubMed:15282281, PubMed:33245860). May also play a role in MAPK signaling (By similarity). Required for the development of axonal initial segment-targeting inhibitory GABAergic synapses made by chandelier neurons (By similarity).

GENE ID	2258
SWISS PROT	Q92913
SYNONYMS	FHF2; Fibroblast Growth Factor Homologous Factor 2

Materials Supplied

Kit Components	96 Wells Quantity/Size
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 (30X 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 FGF13 were tested 20 times on one plate, respectively. Inter-assay Precision (Precision between assays): 3 samples with low, middle, and high-level FGF13 were tested on 3 different plates, with 8 replicates in each plate. CV(%) = SD/meanX100 Intra-Assay: CV<10% Inter-Assay: CV<12%
SENSITIVITY	The minimum detectable dose was 5.4pg/mL.
ASSAY RANGE	15.6–1,000pg/mL
SPECIFICITY	This assay has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for the detection of FGF13. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between FGF13 and analogs was observed. Note: Limited by current skills and knowledge, it is impossible to perform all possible cross-reactivity detection tests between FGF13 and all analogs, therefore, cross reactivity may still exist.