Abcam, ab220125, Human eIF4E Matched Antibody Pair Kit

Size: 5 x 96Tests
Human eIF4E Matched Antibody Pair Kit is a kit for ELISA development for the measurement of Human eIF4E by sandwich ELISA method.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:ELISA set,
Sensitivity:= 27.8 pg/mL,
Range:125 - 8000 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Reagents

Product details:
Human eIF4E Matched Antibody Pair Kits include a capture and a biotinylated detector antibody pair, along with a calibrated protein standard, suitable for sandwich ELISA. The Matched Antibody Pair Kit can be used to quantify native and recombinant human eIF4E.Optimization of the kit reagents to sample type, immunoassay format or instrumentation may be required. Guidelines for use of this kit in a standard 96-well microplate sandwich ELISA using HRP/TMB system of colorimetric detection is described in this assay procedure for the purposes of quantification.Protocol information and tips on the use of the Matched Antibody Pair kits for sandwich ELISA can be found on our . An accessory pack can be purchased which includes buffer reagents required to perform 10 x 96-well plate sandwich ELISAs (
ab210905
).For additional information on the performance of the antibody pair used in this kit, please see our equivalent SimpleStep ELISA kit
ab214564
. Please note that while the antibody pair is the same provided in the corresponding SimpleStep ELISA Kit, due to differences in their formulation, this antibody pair cannot be used with the consumables provided with our SimpleStep ELISA Kits.

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.
The eIF4E protein also known as the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E functions mainly in the initiation phase of mRNA translation. It plays a role by binding to the 7-methylguanylate cap structure at the 5’ end of mRNA facilitating ribosome assembly on mRNA. The molecular weight of eIF4E is approximately 25 kDa and it is ubiquitously expressed in various tissues across eukaryotic organisms. Additionally phosphorylation of eIF4E affects its activity and is an important post-translational modification.
Biological function summary
EIF4E regulates gene expression at the translational level and is a part of the eIF4F complex which also includes eIF4A and eIF4G. This complex is essential for the recruitment of ribosomes to the mRNA impacting the rate of protein synthesis. Changes in eIF4E levels can alter the translational efficiency of specific mRNAs thereby influencing cellular growth and proliferation.
Pathways
EIF4E directly involves in the mTOR signaling pathway which regulates cell growth proliferation and survival. Within this pathway eIF4E interacts with proteins such as 4EBP1 which binds to eIF4E and inhibits its function in the absence of phosphorylation by mTOR. This interaction illustrates the control mechanism of protein synthesis under different cellular conditions connecting it to various signaling cascades.
EIF4E has been linked to cancer and neurodegenerative conditions. In cancer overexpression of eIF4E leads to increased translation of oncogenes facilitating tumorigenesis. The mTOR pathway proteins like mTOR and 4EBP1 are often dysregulated in these cases. Conversely its role in neurological disorders involves the aberrant regulation of synaptic proteins like PSD95 impacting neuronal communication and function.