{"product_id":"abcam-ab213764","title":"Abcam, ab213764, Human COMP ELISA Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 x 96Tests\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman COMP ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Human COMP in Human in Cell\/Tissue Extracts, Cell Culture Media, Biofluids samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nDetection method:Colorimetric,\u003cbr\u003e\nSample types:Cell Lysate, Cell culture supernatant, EDTA Plasma, Heparin Plasma, Serum,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay type:Sandwich (quantitative),\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity:\u0026lt; 10 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nRange:156 - 10000 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay time:3h 30m,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Human COMP Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) kit (ab213764) is designed for the quantitative measurement of Human COMP in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, tissue homogenates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ELISA kit is based on standard sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technology. A polyclonal antibody from goat specific for COMP has been pre-coated onto 96-well plates. Standards (Expression system for standard: NSO; Immunogen sequence: Q21-A757) and test samples are added to the wells, a biotinylated detection polyclonal antibody from goat specific for COMP is added subsequently and then followed by washing with PBS or TBS buffer. Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex is added and unbound conjugates are washed away with PBS or TBS buffer. HRP substrate TMB is used to visualize HRP enzymatic reaction. TMB is catalyzed by HRP to produce a blue color product that changed into yellow after adding acidic stop solution. The density of yellow is proportional to the Human COMP amount of sample captured in plate.\u003cbr\u003e\nCartilage oligomeric matrix protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COMP gene. The sequences of rat and bovine COMP indicate that it is a member of the thrombospondin gene family. By Southern blot analysis of a somatic cell hybrid DNA panel and by isotopic\u003cbr\u003e\nin situ\u003cbr\u003e\nhybridization, human COMP gene was mapped to 19p13.1, and the murine COMP gene was mapped to the central region of mouse chromosome 8 by use of an interspecific backcross mapping panel. COMP is a marker of cartilage turnover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information--20°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP) also known as oligomeric protein or COMP cartilage protein is a structural component found in the extracellular matrix of cartilage tissues. This matrix protein has a mass of approximately 524 kDa and is predominantly expressed in cartilage particularly hyaline cartilage. COMP forms pentameric structures which make it an important supporting element in the stability and resilience of cartilage. Researchers often use techniques like COMP ELISA to quantify its levels in biological samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nCOMP interacts with other extracellular matrix components to enhance structural integrity and function of cartilage tissue. It performs significant roles in the organization and maintenance of the matrix tethering fibrillar proteins and supporting cellular interaction. COMP is not typically part of a large complex but works closely with collagens and other matrix proteins to form a robust and flexible extracellular environment.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nCOMP participates in pathways associated with cartilage formation and turnover. It engages in chondrocyte-mediated processes that are vital for endochondral ossification and cartilage repair. Within these pathways it interacts with proteins such as collagen type II and decorin which facilitate the organization and mineralization of cartilage matrix. These interactions highlight the protein's importance in maintaining cartilage architecture and function.\u003cbr\u003e\nCOMP plays a role in chondrodysplasias and osteoarthritis. Mutations in the COMP gene can lead to skeletal disorders like pseudoachondroplasia and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia causing growth and developmental anomalies. In osteoarthritis alterations in COMP levels may serve as an indicator of cartilage degradation. COMP's relationships with proteins like aggrecan and matrilin-3 in these contexts highlight its involvement in pathologies that affect cartilage structure and health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843566981289,"sku":"ab213764","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab213764","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}