Abcam, ab287175, Human Kallikrein 7/KLK7 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human Kallikrein 7/KLK7 ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human Kallikrein 7/KLK7 with a sensitivity of 5.3 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 - Design your own immunoassay: we also offer the conjugation-ready antibody pair
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Heparin Plasma, Citrate plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum, EDTA Plasma,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 5.3 pg/mL,
Range:21.88 - 1400 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human Kallikrein 7/KLK7 ELISA kit (ab287175) is a single-wash 90 min sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative measurement of Human Kallikrein 7/KLK7 protein in human serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatant samples. It uses our proprietary SimpleStep ELISA® technology. Quantitate Human Kallikrein 7/KLK7 with 5.3 pg/mL sensitivity.
SimpleStep ELISA® technology employs capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA® plates. 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® protocol summary in the image section for further details. Our SimpleStep ELISA® technology provides several benefits:
-Single-wash protocol reduces assay time to 90 minutes or less
-High sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility from superior antibodies
-Fully validated in biological samples
-96-wells plate breakable into 12 x 8 wells strips
A 384-well SimpleStep ELISA® microplate (
ab203359
) is available to use as an alternative to the 96-well microplate provided with SimpleStep ELISA® kits.

Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Kallikrein 7 also known as KLK7 is a serine protease enzyme active in the skin. The protein's mass is approximately 27 kDa. It helps in the desquamation process by breaking down corneodesmosomes which are cell structures that facilitate cell adhesion in the outer skin layer. Kallikrein 7 is highly expressed in the epidermis and various mucosal surfaces reflecting its essential role in maintaining skin barrier functions.
Biological function summary
KLK7 contributes to skin homeostasis and renewal processes. Its enzymatic action involves cleaving proteins like desmoglein and corneodesmosin which are part of the desmosomal complex. This activity promotes the natural shedding of skin cells a process important for skin turnover and repair. By regulating this balance KLK7 supports not only skin health but also its resilience against external stressors.
Pathways
KLK7 plays a significant role in processes such as the proteolytic cascade and inflammation. It is involved in the kallikrein-kinin system alongside proteins like KLK5 that modulate inflammatory responses and barrier function in skin. KLK7 also interacts with pathways related to tissue remodeling influencing processes like inflammation through cytokine activation.
KLK7 is linked to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. These disorders often feature a disrupted skin barrier where KLK7-mediated proteolytic activity increases and may exacerbate inflammation. The relationship with inflammation also connects KLK7 to proteins such as KLK5 which can further intensify skin disorders when their activities are unregulated.