Abcam, ab219520, Mouse Angiopoietin 2 Matched Antibody Pair Kit

Size: 5 x 96Tests
Mouse Angiopoietin 2 Matched Antibody Pair Kit is a kit for ELISA development for the measurement of Mouse Angiopoietin 2 by sandwich ELISA method.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Assay type:ELISA set,
Sensitivity:= 4.7 pg/mL,
Range:62.5 - 4000 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Reagents

Product details:
Mouse Angiopoietin 2 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 mouse Angiopoietin 2.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
ab209883
. 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.
Angiopoietin-2 also known as ANG2 or ANGPT2 is a glycoprotein with a molecular mass of approximately 70 kDa. It plays an important role in angiogenesis facilitating blood vessel remodeling and maturation. The protein is mainly expressed in endothelial cells where it functions by binding to the Tie2 receptor partially disrupting the Angiopoietin-Tie2 signaling axis. This disruption modulates vascular stability and permeability. The lyophilized form of the ANG-2 protein is often used in research for functional assays like ANG-2 ELISA to quantify its levels in various biological samples.
Biological function summary
Human angiogenesis processes are significantly affected by Angiopoietin-2 which serves as an antagonist to Angiopoietin-1 in regulating vascular dynamics. Although it does not form a stable complex by itself ANG2 activity is closely linked to its interactions with the Tie2 receptor modulating signal pathways that govern endothelial cell survival and permeability. Because of its dual role either stabilizing or destabilizing blood vessels under different conditions ANG2 serves as an important regulator during both normal physiological events and pathophysiological conditions.
Pathways
Angiopoietin-2 significantly contributes to the angiogenesis signaling network. It is deeply involved in the VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) pathway where ANG2 acts to balance VEGF activities in angiogenesis and vessel permeability. The interplay between Angiopoietin-2 and other proteins such as Angiopoietin-1 which stabilizes the vessels is vital for the precise regulation of blood vessel homeostasis during normal and disturbed conditions.
Angiopoietin-2 has a prominent role in the pathology of diseases like cancer and diabetic retinopathy. In cancer excessive ANG2 expression may lead to increased tumor angiogenesis and metastasis making it a target for cancer therapies. In diabetic retinopathy elevated levels of ANG2 correlate with vascular leakage contributing to disease progression. The relationship between Angiopoietin-1 and Angiopoietin-2 in these conditions emphasizes their collective impact on vascular anomalies associated with these disorders.