Abcam, ab193706, Human KLK6 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human KLK6 ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Human KLK6 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:= 0.6 ng/mL,
Range:0.6 - 150 ng/mL,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Abcam's KLK6 Human ELISA Kit (ab193706) is an in
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of Human KLK6 in serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatant.
This assay employs an antibody specific for human KLK6 coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and the immobilized antibody captures KLK6 present in the samples. The wells are washed and biotinylated anti-human KLK6 antibody is added. After washing away any unbound biotinylated antibody, an HRP-conjugated streptavidin is pipetted to the wells. After incubation, the wells are again washed, followed by the addition of a TMB substrate solution to the wells. Color will develop in proportion to the amount of KLK6 bound in each well. Addition of the Stop Solution will change the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm.

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.
Kallikrein 6 also known as KLK6 is a serine protease with notable enzymatic properties. This protein part of the kallikrein family weighs approximately 25 kDa and exhibits chymotrypsin-like activity. KLK6 is highly expressed in the central nervous system and various body fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid and milk. Due to this distribution KLK6 may play roles in neurological and physiological processes.
Biological function summary
KLK6 participates in the degradation of extracellular matrix components. It functions within complex proteolytic cascades facilitating tissue remodeling and repair. Additionally KLK6 interacts with other kallikreins like kallikrein 3 showing intricate regulation within the kallikrein-related peptidase network. This interplay points toward its importance in modulating extracellular environment and cellular interactions.
Pathways
KLK6 engages in the neurogenic and inflammatory response pathways. It ties into MAPK signaling influencing processes such as cell proliferation and apoptosis. Through these pathways KLK6 associates with proteins like MMPs which modulate extracellular matrix dynamics. Its presence in these pathways positions KLK6 as a significant regulatory protein during cellular homeostasis and stress responses.
KLK6 correlates with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. Altered expression and activity levels of KLK6 have implications for disease progression and pathology. In Alzheimer's KLK6 may influence amyloid-beta processing connecting with proteins like APP. In multiple sclerosis KLK6 affects demyelination processes showing potential interactions with myelin-associated proteins. Understanding these relationships can guide therapeutic strategies targeting KLK6-related pathways.