Abcam, ab100530, Human CXCL1 ELISA Kit (GRO alpha)

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human CXCL1 ELISA Kit (GRO alpha) is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Human CXCL1 (GRO alpha) in Human in Biofluids, Cell Culture Media samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 2 pg/mL,
Range:2 - 1000 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Microplate

Product details:
Abcam's CXCL1 Human ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit (GRO alpha) is an
in vitro
enzyme designed for the quantitative measurement of Human GRO alpha in serum, plasma and cell culture supernatants.
This assay employs an antibody specific for Human CXCL1 (GRO alpha) coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and CXCL1 present in a sample is bound to the wells by the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed and biotinylated anti-Human CXCL1 antibody is added. After washing away unbound biotinylated antibody, HRP-conjugated streptavidin is pipetted to the wells. The wells are again washed, a TMB substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of CXCL1 bound. The Stop Solution changes the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm.
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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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CXCL1 also known as GRO alpha or KC in certain species is a chemokine with a molecular mass of around 7.8 kDa. This protein is primarily secreted by macrophages neutrophils and endothelial cells. It plays a critical role in the recruitment of neutrophils during inflammation and acts by binding to the CXCR2 receptor. CXCL1 is expressed in many tissues including lungs liver and skin where it regulates the immune response and facilitates tissue repair.
Biological function summary
CXCL1 functions as a significant mediator in inflammatory processes. It does not form a complex but acts independently to exert its effects. By attracting neutrophils to sites of injury or infection CXCL1 supports the body's defense mechanisms. This chemokine also influences angiogenesis contributing to the formation of new blood vessels which is essential in wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Pathways
CXCL1 plays a role in both the NF-kB signaling and MAPK signaling pathways. These pathways are pivotal for the regulation of immune and inflammatory responses. CXCL1 acts alongside proteins such as IL-8 another chemokine that also binds to the CXCR2 receptor. Through these pathways CXCL1 influences the activation and migration of immune cells facilitating a rapid response to inflammatory stimuli.
CXCL1 has a significant association with conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and rheumatoid arthritis. In COPD elevated levels of CXCL1 contribute to persistent inflammation and neutrophil infiltration. In rheumatoid arthritis CXCL1 participates in joint inflammation and damage interacting with proteins like TNF-alpha which amplifies inflammatory responses. Understanding the role of CXCL1 in these conditions could help guide the development of targeted therapies to mitigate inflammation and tissue damage.