{"product_id":"abcam-ab270885","title":"Abcam, ab270885, Human Chromogranin A ELISA Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 x 96Tests\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Chromogranin A ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human Chromogranin A with a sensitivity of 20 pg\/ml. The assay uses a simple mix-wash-read protocol with just one incubation and one wash step. - Colorimetric Sandwich ELISA - 450 nm readout : works on any standard plate reader - Validated on a number of sample types including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - Design your own immunoassay: we also offer the conjugation-ready antibody pair\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nDetection method:Colorimetric,\u003cbr\u003e\nSample types:Cerebral Spinal Fluid, Cell culture media, Heparin Plasma, Citrate plasma, Serum, EDTA Plasma,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay type:Sandwich (quantitative),\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity:= 20 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nRange:56 - 3600 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay time:1h 30m,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Chromogranin A ELISA Kit ab270885 is a rapid single-wash 90-min Sandwich ELISA to measure Human Chromogranin A in cell culture media, CSF, citrate plasma, EDTA plasma, heparin plasma, serum. This SimpleStep sensitivity is 20 pg\/mL.\u003cbr\u003e\nHow the assay works\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Chromogranin A SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nemploys capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nplates. This approach to sandwich ELISA allows the formation of the antibody-analyte sandwich complex in a single step, significantly reducing assay time. See the SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nprotocol summary in the image section for further details.\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Specificity\u003cbr\u003e\nOur SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nkits use recombinant monoclonal antibodies rigorously validated to ensure the highest level of consistency and reproducibility, improved sensitivity and specificity and ease of scalability and security of supply.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer to our protocol booklet for more details.\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Chromogranin A ELISA Kit ab270885 protocol summary\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Mix: add samples\/standards to the wells together with the capture and detector antibody cocktail. Incubate 1 hr at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Wash\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Add TMB development solution - incubate for 10 min\u003cbr\u003e\n4. Add Stop solution\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Read the results on a plate reader at 450 nm\u003cbr\u003e\nDesign your own immunoassay\u003cbr\u003e\nWe offer the antibody pair used in this kit in a BSA and Azide-free format, ready for conjugation:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR21058-86] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)\u003cbr\u003e\nab272312\u003cbr\u003e\n- Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR21058-225] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)\u003cbr\u003e\nab272312\u003cbr\u003e\nChromogranin A (CHGA, CgA, also known as Parathyroid secretory protein 1) is a member of the granin family, which are acidic proteins found in the secretory granules of endocrine cells. CHGA consists of ~460 amino acids and is processed into numerous peptides that have diverse activities. Some of the peptides affect the secretion of other hormones, regulate metabolism, and regulate neural pathways that control behavior. CHGA has been shown to be elevated in the blood of cancer patients, to inhibit angiogenesis, and affect tumor response to chemotherapy. It is thought to be a biomarker for neuroendocrine tumors, and increased levels have been detected in patients with lung cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. Elevated CHGA serum levels have also been detected in non-cancer disease state patients with heart and renal failure, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and various other inflammatory diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-+4°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nChromogranin A (CgA) sometimes called chromagranin A is a glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 49–52 kDa. It is highly expressed in the secretory granules of neuroendocrine cells present in tissues such as the adrenal medulla pancreas and endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract. CgA identified as part of a family including chromogranin B and chromogranin C functions mechanically as a precursor to various bioactive peptides. This translates into its involvement in the storage and release of hormones and peptides within vesicles.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nChromogranin A assists in the regulation of secretory pathways across multiple neuroendocrine systems. It plays a role in hormone storage conversion to active peptides and regulates the exocytosis of hormones. CgA acts within a complex contributing to secretory granule biogenesis and influencing intravesicular acidity. As a regulatory component the exact physiological roles are diverse impacting cardiovascular metabolic and immunological processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nChromogranin A is involved in pathways such as the catecholamine synthesis and release pathway and the serotonergic pathway. Within these pathways it interacts with proteins like secretogranin II and parathyroid hormone (PTH). These interactions modulate neurotransmitter storage and secretion across various systems. CgA's bioactive peptides also contribute to modulating physiological processes like vasoconstriction and insulin regulation linking it closely with these signaling cascades.\u003cbr\u003e\nChromogranin A is a known marker for neuroendocrine tumors where its levels in blood may increase due to tumor activity. It links to diseases like pheochromocytoma and carcinoid tumors where improper regulation of CgA-associated pathways occurs. Additionally its connection to parathyroid disorders through the PTH pathway illustrates its broader implication in endocrine pathophysiology. CgA serves as an invaluable diagnostic and prognostic tool in these disease states and supports the development of targeted therapies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843562918057,"sku":"ab270885","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab270885","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}