Abcam, ab222506, Human FGF21 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests / 10 x 96Tests
Human FGF21 ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human FGF21 with a sensitivity of 3.3 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 - Different formats for different needs: 10x96 plates for bulk orders - Design your own immunoassay: we also offer the conjugation-ready antibody pair - Cited in over 10 citations
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Heparin Plasma, Citrate plasma, Milk, Serum, EDTA Plasma,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 3.3 pg/mL,
Range:31.25 - 2000 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human FGF21 ELISA Kit ab222506 is a rapid single-wash 90-min Sandwich ELISA to measure Human FGF21 in citrate plasma, EDTA plasma, heparin plasma, milk, serum. This SimpleStep sensitivity is 3.3 pg/mL.
How the assay works
Human FGF21 SimpleStep ELISA
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.
Assay Specificity
Our SimpleStep ELISA
kits 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.
Please refer to our protocol booklet for more details.
Human FGF21 ELISA Kit ab222506 protocol summary
1. Mix: add samples/standards to the wells together with the capture and detector antibody cocktail. Incubate 1 hr at room temperature
2. Wash
3. Add TMB development solution - incubate for 10 min
4. Add Stop solution
5. Read the results on a plate reader at 450 nm
Design your own immunoassay
We offer the antibody pair used in this kit in a BSA and Azide-free format, ready for conjugation:
- Anti-FGF21 antibody [EPR20586-230] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)
ab244917
- Anti-FGF21 antibody [EPR20586-14] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)
ab244917
FGF-21, or Fibroblast growth factor 21, is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family encoded by the gene FGF21. FGF-21 helps regulate glucose homeostasis by mediating liver signaling to the brain by inducing phosphorylation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase extracellular signal-related kinase 1. FGF-21 is principally expressed in the liver in response to fasting, where it mediates several metabolic responses such as ketogenesis, hepatic fatty acid oxidation, and resistance to growth hormones. In addition, it is involved with embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, and tissue repair. Serum levels of FGF-21 have been found to be elevated in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and higher levels of FGF-21 also correlate with higher liver fat content.

Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
FGF21 or fibroblast growth factor 21 is an important metabolic regulator. It is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family but unlike many others FGF21 functions mainly in endocrine signaling. The molecular weight of FGF21 is approximately 22 kDa. This protein is expressed in tissues such as the liver adipose tissue and pancreas. Because of its endocrine roles FGF21 travels through the bloodstream to exert its functions on distant organs.
Biological function summary
FGF21 influences glucose and lipid metabolism. It does not act as part of a larger protein complex. Instead it directly affects metabolic processes enhancing insulin sensitivity and lipid oxidation while reducing body weight. These actions help maintain energy balance and homeostasis making FGF21 an important player in metabolic control.
Pathways
FGF21 plays a significant role in the insulin signaling pathway and PPARγ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α) pathway. These pathways regulate cellular energy metabolism and mitochondrial biogenesis respectively. FGF21 interacts with other molecules such as PPARα (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha) to exert its effects demonstrating its integration into broader metabolic networks. FGF21's interaction with these pathways highlights its function in energy utilization and storage.
FGF21 has connections to conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Its role in improving insulin sensitivity and promoting lipid oxidation makes it a molecule of interest in combating metabolic syndrome. FGF21 also has a relationship with hepatic proteins such as insulin receptor substrates (IRS) which play roles in liver functioning. Understanding these relationships offers insights into potential therapeutic strategies targeting metabolic disorders.