Solid phase sandwich ELISA for the determination of Human galectin-3 in lysates of human cell cultures and clinical specimens (e.g., fine-needle aspiration cytology specimens of the thyroid gland). For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedures.<br><br>
Galectin is widely distributed in nematodes, insects, and porifers, as well as vertebrates, and it has also been found to be present in true fungi. Galectin does not just occur in the cytoplasm, it is also present in the nucleus, on the cell surface, in the extracellular matrix, etc., and it is thought to be involved in many biological phenomena, including development, differentiation, morphogenesis, tumor metastasis, cell death, and RNA splicing. Galectin-3 is a β-galactoside-binding protein that has been named IgE-binding protein, CBP35, CBP30, Mac-2, L-29, L-31, L-34, etc., and structurally it is a chimera-type lectin composed of a sugar-chain-binding domain (galectin domain) and a non-lectin domain. Its biological function is still uncertain, but many studies that should elucidate its function have been performed, and as a result participation of galectin-3 has been demonstrated in the biological phenomena of cell growth, adhesion, metastasis, and apoptosis. For example, a positive correlation has been shown between galectin-3 expression and the degree of malignant transformation in certain types of cell lines. A positive correlation has also recently been shown between galectin-3 expression and degree of malignancy in certain types of malignant tumors, and measurement of galectin-3 is expected to possibly serve as an index of degree of tumor malignancy.
- Assay Description:
- 1 hour incubation (37°C) + 30 min. (4°C) + 30 min. (RT) = 2 hours total incubation time
- Catalog number:
- 27755
- configuration:
- 96 Determinations, 12x8 removable strips
- controls:
- None provided
- design:
- Solid phase sandwich ELISA using 2 kinds of high specific antibodies
- FDA Status:
- For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedures
- MSDS:
- notes:
- The protocol for this product (see above) is intended to serve as an example only. Please refer to the Instructions For Use provided with the assay kit for precise details.
- Protocol:
- Sample types:
- Lysates of human cell cultures and clinical specimens (e.g., fine needle aspiration cytology specimens of the thyroid gland)
- Sample volume:
- 100 µL of properly diluted unknown / determination
- standards:
- 8 standards, serially diluted from 1 prepared lyophilized standard
- Standard range:
- 0 / 117.19 - 7500 pg/mL
- storage:
- 2 - 8 °C
- sensitivity:
- 43.95 pg/mL
- Species:
- Human
- Additional info:
- References:
