Abcam, ab313677, Human CRIM1 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human CRIM1 ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Human CRIM1 in Human in Cell Culture Media, Biofluids samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Cell culture supernatant, Plasma, Serum,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 0.041 ng/mL,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human CRIM1 (Cysteine-rich motor neuron 1) ELISA kit is an in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of human CRIM1 in serum, plasma and cell culture supernatants. This assay employs an antibody specific for human CRIM1 coated on a 96-well plate.
This ELISA kit shows no cross-reactivity with the following cytokines tested: human 4-1BB Ligand (TNFSF9), Activin RIIB, Aminopeptidase P2 (XPNPEP2), BAMBI (NMA), BOC, Brevican, Carbonic Anhydrase XII, Carboxypeptidase A2, CD300c (LMIR2), CD320 (TCblR, 8D6A), CDNF, CDO, CHST1, CHST4, CILP-1, CNTF R alpha, CRTAC1, CXADR, Dopa Decarboxylase (DDC), DPPII (QPP, DPP7), DSPG3, EMR2, FCAR (CD89), FCRL1 (FcRH1), FCRL2 (FcRH2), Gas6, GPR56, GPVI, Hepsin, ILT2 (CD85j), Jagged 2, Kirrel3 (NEPH2), KLF4, LAIR1, LAMP, LAMP1 (CD107a), MDGA1, MIS RII, Neurexin 3.

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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CRIM1 also known as cysteine-rich motor neuron 1 protein has a molecular mass of around 110 kDa. As a transmembrane protein it localizes mainly to the endoplasmic reticulum. Researchers have detected its expression in various tissues including the retina kidneys brain and spinal cord. It contains a distinctive cysteine-rich motif and plays roles in cellular adhesion and growth factor regulation.
Biological function summary
The function of CRIM1 extends to the modulation of growth factor activity particularly by interacting with bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs). This interaction suggests its potential involvement in developmental processes. Studies have indicated that CRIM1 might participate in forming protein complexes related to cell surface receptors influencing cell signaling pathways that govern growth and differentiation.
Pathways
CRIM1's involvement in BMP signaling and angiogenesis highlights its significance within these biological pathways. BMPs which are growth factors play a part in bone and cartilage development therefore CRIM1's regulatory action can affect these processes. Additionally CRIM1 interacts with proteins like noggin in the BMP pathway to modulate cellular responses to extracellular signals contributing to developmental and morphogenic outcomes.
CRIM1 links to congenital abnormalities and ocular disorders. Its known interaction with BMPs associates it with conditions like kidney dysplasia where the disruption of normal signaling can lead to organ malformations. In the context of eye development CRIM1's interaction with BMPs and noggin is important for retinal and lens development. Understanding CRIM1's role in these pathways could offer insights into therapeutic targets for congenital and degenerative diseases.