Abcam, ab171337, Mouse TARC ELISA Kit (CCL17)

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Mouse TARC ELISA Kit (CCL17) is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Mouse TARC (CCL17) in Mouse in Biofluids, Cell Culture Media samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:< 10 pg/mL,
Range:31.2 - 2000 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Microplate

Product details:
Abcam's mouse TARC (CCL17)
in vitro
ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is designed for the accurate quantitative measurement of mouse TARC (CCL17) in cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA).
A TARC (CCL17) specific mouse monoclonal antibody has been precoated onto 96-well plates. Standards and test samples are added to the wells and incubated. A biotinylated detection polyclonal antibody from goat, specific for TARC (CCL17) is then added followed by washing with PBS or TBS buffer. Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex is added and unbound conjugates are washed away with PBS or TBS buffer. TMB is then used to visualize the HRP enzymatic reaction. TMB is catalyzed by HRP to produce a blue color product that changes into yellow after adding acidic stop solution. The density of yellow coloration is directly proportional to the mouse TARC (CCL17) amount of sample captured in plate.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information--20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
TARC also known as CCL17 is a chemokine with a molecular mass of approximately 8 kDa. It is mainly expressed in the thymus but also found in the lung liver and lymph nodes. CCL17 plays an important role in immune response by signaling through the CCR4 receptor. It functions as a ligand that guides the movement of T-helper 2 (Th2) cells regulatory T cells (Tregs) and other immune cells to sites of inflammation.
Biological function summary
CCL17 acts as a chemotactic agent attracting specific immune cells especially T lymphocytes to inflammatory regions. This protein does not operate as part of a larger protein complex but engages directly by binding to receptors on the target immune cells. Localized expression of CCL17 increases in conditions where enhanced Th2 cell response is needed such as allergic or autoimmune responses.
Pathways
CCL17 plays a significant role in the cell signaling pathway called the chemokine signaling pathway. Through this pathway CCL17 interacts with the CCR4 receptor which helps mediate immune cell migration and adhesion. This interaction is critical for establishing the adaptive immune response. CCL17 and CCR4 support the trafficking of Th2 cells during immune reactions and pathogen defense.
CCL17 associates with asthma and atopic dermatitis where Th2 cell recruitment and activity are heightened. In asthma increased CCL17 levels exacerbate inflammatory response in the airways. In atopic dermatitis CCL17 presence corresponds with the intensity of the skin inflammation. These conditions are linked to the overactivity of Th2 cytokines such as IL-4 (H4L3) which collaborate with CCL17 to drive allergic responses.