Abcam, ab309408, Human FDPS/FPS ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human FDPS/FPS ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Human FDPS/FPS in Human in Biofluids, Cell Culture Media samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Plasma, Serum, Cell culture supernatant,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 1.62 ng/mL,
Range:1.62 - 400 ng/mL,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human FDPS/FPS ELISA kit is an in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of human CD42b in serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. This assay employs an antibody specific for human FDPS/FPS coated on a 96-well 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:
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Farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FDPS) also known as farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase (FPS) is an important enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of farnesyl diphosphate (FPP) from isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP) and dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAPP). This enzyme plays an important role in the mevalonate pathway which is essential for the biosynthesis of sterols including cholesterol and other isoprenoids. FDPS is a protein with a molecular mass of approximately 42 kDa. Its expression occurs in various tissues with significant levels in liver brain and bone where it contributes to different cellular metabolic processes.
Biological function summary
Farnesyl diphosphate synthase facilitates the production of FPP a common precursor for the synthesis of isoprenoid compounds such as cholesterol ubiquinones and dolichol. FDPS does not form a complex but works in coordination with other enzymes in the mevalonate pathway. Its activity supports numerous cellular functions including membrane assembly protein prenylation and cell signaling. The enzyme’s role is important for normal cellular growth and development influencing processes like cell differentiation and proliferation.
Pathways
FDPS plays a significant role in the cholesterol biosynthesis and protein prenylation pathways. These pathways are critical for cellular homeostasis and involve several enzymes including HMG-CoA reductase and squalene synthase. The cholesterol biosynthesis pathway includes multiple steps where FPP serves as a lipid intermediate. Meanwhile in protein prenylation FPP contributes to the post-translational modification of proteins such as small GTPases which impacts cell signaling and cytoskeletal organization.
FDPS has a connection to bone diseases such as osteoporosis and also links to cardiovascular disorders. The relationship to osteoporosis arises from its role in bone resorption and osteoclast activity mediated by proteins like RANKL and osteoprotegerin. Cardiovascular disorders may link to altered cholesterol metabolism with FDPS influencing cholesterol biosynthesis and regulation. Inhibition of FDPS activity targets these pathways leading to therapeutic strategies that may address both metabolic and bone health issues.