Abcam, ab282308, Rat MIP2 ELISA Kit (CXCL2)

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Rat MIP2 ELISA Kit (CXCL2) is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Rat MIP2 (CXCL2) with a sensitivity of 0.37 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:Rat,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 0.37 pg/mL,
Range:3.75 - 240 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Rat MIP2 ELISA kit (ab282308) is a single-wash 90 min sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative measurement of Rat MIP2 protein in rat serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatant samples. It uses our proprietary SimpleStep ELISA® technology. Quantitate Rat MIP2 with 0.37 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.
Macrophage Inflammatory Protein 2 (MIP2), also known as C-X-C motif chemokine 2 (CXCL2), is a small cytokine belonging to the CXC chemokine family. MIP2 forms homotetramers. MIP2 is produced by activated monocytes and neutrophils and expressed at sites of inflammation. MIP2 is chemotactic for polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Mature chain of rat MIP2 is 79% identical to rat C-X-C Motif Chemokine 3, and 74% identical to rat Growth-Regulated Alpha Protein. Rat MIP2 is 88% identical to mouse MIP2.

Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
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The CXCL2 protein also known as macrophage inflammatory protein 2 (MIP-2) or KC in the mouse model functions as a chemokine. It weighs approximately 7.8 kDa and is part of the CXC chemokine family. CXCL2 is mainly expressed in macrophages neutrophils and certain epithelial cells. It plays an important role in mediating the migration of these cells to sites of inflammation or injury.
Biological function summary
CXCL2 attracts and activates neutrophils as part of the innate immune response. It acts independently not as part of a larger complex to provoke a chemotactic response guiding neutrophils to areas of tissue injury. CXCL2 also promotes the release of other cytokines and enzymes that contribute to inflammation. Its activity is mediated through its interaction with receptors like CXCR2 on target cell surfaces.
Pathways
CXCL2 is involved in inflammatory signaling and leukocyte migration. It holds importance in the chemokine signaling pathway which regulates leukocyte trafficking. CXCL2 interacts with proteins like CXCR2 influencing the inflammation process by activating downstream kinases and other signal transduction molecules such as mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs).
CXCL2 is connected to inflammatory conditions and diseases like sepsis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Elevated levels of CXCL2 can enhance the inflammatory response which is linked to the progression of these conditions. The protein is also associated with tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) which amplifies inflammation and tissue damage during disease processes.