Abcam, ab213916, Rat MIP-1 alpha/CCL3 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Rat MIP-1 alpha/CCL3 ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Rat MIP-1 alpha/CCL3 in Rat in Cell Culture Media, Biofluids samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Cell culture supernatant, Citrate plasma, EDTA Plasma, Heparin Plasma, Serum,
Reacts with:Rat,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:< 1 pg/mL,
Range:7.8 - 500 pg/mL,
Assay time:3h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
The MIP-1alpha Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) kit (ab213916) is designed for the quantitative measurement of MIP-1 alpha in cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA, citrate).
The ELISA kit is based on standard sandwich enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay technology. A monoclonal antibody from mouse specific for MIP-1 alpha has been pre-coated onto 96-well plates. Standards and test samples are added to the wells; a biotinylated detection polyclonal antibody from goat specific for MIP-1 alpha 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 MIP-1 alpha amount of sample captured in plate.
Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha (MIP-1 alpha), also called CCL3, LD78. The cDNA for MIP-1 alpha predicts a mature peptide of 69 amino acids with a molecular mass of 7,889 daltons. LD78 is a member of a newly identified superfamily of small inducible proteins involved in inflammatory responses, wound healing and tumorigenesis. MIP-1 alpha is a chemokine that has pro-inflammatory and stem cell inhibitory activities in vitro. It constitutes an important second signal for mast cell degranulation in the conjunctiva in vivo and consequently for acute-phase disease.

Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
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MIP-1 alpha also known as CCL3 is a chemokine that plays a critical role in the immune system. With a molecular weight of around 8 kDa it is primarily expressed in activated T-cells macrophages and fibroblasts. MIP-1 alpha acts as a signaling protein that binds to receptors on target cells directing the movement of immune cells. Researchers commonly refer to it using various alternative names such as MIP-1a and CCL3-alpha rat and it is frequently measured using assays like MIP-1 alpha ELISA for experimental analyses.
Biological function summary
Proteins including MIP-1 alpha participate in the recruitment and activation of diverse immune cells aiding the inflammatory response. Through interaction with receptors like CCR1 and CCR5 MIP-1 alpha mobilizes cells like natural killer cells and monocytes. This chemokine does not generally form part of a larger protein complex but interacts directly with membrane receptors to exert its function in immune cell chemotaxis.
Pathways
MIP-1 alpha operates in the context of both the inflammatory response and the chemokine signaling pathways. Its involvement in these pathways helps mediate the trafficking of leukocytes. Notably MIP-1 alpha interacts with proteins such as CCR1 and CCR5 to transmit signals that instigate immune responses. These proteins are integral to its role in modulating immunity providing targets for research into controlling inflammatory processes.
MIP-1 alpha closely relates to conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and HIV infection. In rheumatoid arthritis its overexpression can lead to excessive inflammation and joint destruction. Meanwhile in HIV infection MIP-1 alpha interacts with CCR5 a co-receptor necessary for the virus entry into cells. This dual relationship elucidates its potential as a therapeutic target in managing both inflammatory diseases and viral entry mechanisms.