{"product_id":"abcam-ab235649","title":"Abcam, ab235649, Human ACE2 ELISA Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 x 96Tests\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman ACE2 ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human ACE2 with a sensitivity of 1052 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 - Cited in over 20 citations\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nDetection method:Colorimetric,\u003cbr\u003e\nSample types:Urine, Tissue Extracts, Cell culture media, Heparin Plasma, Citrate plasma, Serum, EDTA Plasma,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay type:Sandwich (quantitative),\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity:= 1052 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nRange:3.98 - 255 ng\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay time:1h 30m,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman ACE2 ELISA Kit ab235649 is a rapid single-wash 90-min Sandwich ELISA to measure Human ACE2 in cell culture media, citrate plasma, EDTA plasma, heparin plasma, serum, tissue extracts, urine. This SimpleStep sensitivity is 1052 pg\/mL.\u003cbr\u003e\nHow the assay works\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman ACE2 SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nemploys capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nplates. 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\u003cbr\u003e\nprotocol summary in the image section for further details.\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Specificity\u003cbr\u003e\nOur SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nkits use recombinant monoclonal antibodies rigorously validated to ensure the highest level of consistency and reproducibility, improved sensitivity and specificity and ease of scalability and security of supply.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer to our protocol booklet for more details.\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman ACE2 ELISA Kit ab235649 protocol summary\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Mix: add samples\/standards to the wells together with the capture and detector antibody cocktail. Incubate 1 hr at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Wash\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Add TMB development solution - incubate for 10 min\u003cbr\u003e\n4. Add Stop solution\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Read the results on a plate reader at 450 nm\u003cbr\u003e\nDesign your own immunoassay\u003cbr\u003e\nWe offer the antibody pair used in this kit in a BSA and Azide-free format, ready for conjugation:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Anti-ACE2 antibody [EPR20239-267] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)\u003cbr\u003e\nab244777\u003cbr\u003e\n- Anti-ACE2 antibody [EPR20239-236] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)\u003cbr\u003e\nab245050\u003cbr\u003e\nACE2 is a key enzyme in the renin-angiotensin system which regulates blood pressure. Specifically, ACE2 cleaves the terminal nonapeptide from angiotensin I or the terminal septapeptide from angiotensin II to create angiotensin[1-9] and angiotensin[1-7], respectively. The produced peptides work to oppose the effects of angiotensin II and act as a vasodilator. This enzyme is currently under investigation as a potential target for reducing instances of heart failure.\u003cbr\u003e\nREACH authorisation\u003cbr\u003e\nAbcam has not and does not intend to apply for the REACH Authorisation of customers' uses of products that contain European Authorisation list (Annex XIV) substances.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is the responsibility of our customers to check the necessity of application of REACH Authorisation, and any other relevant authorisations, for their intended uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-+4°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 ACE2 protein also known as angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 is an essential component in the renin-angiotensin system. It functions mechanically by converting the hormone angiotensin II to angiotensin-(1-7) which helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance. The molecular weight of ACE2 is approximately 120 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues particularly the lungs heart kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. In cultured cells like Caco-2 cells researchers often study this expression.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ACE2 protein plays an important role in the regulation of cardiovascular and renal functions. It is a single-pass type I membrane protein and its activity reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in cells. ACE2 does not function as part of a larger protein complex but its enzymatic conversion has a substantial impact on reducing the effects of angiotensin II in the body leading to vasodilation and decreased blood pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nACE2 involvement is significant in the renin-angiotensin system and the kallikrein-kinin system. These pathways are essential for maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis. In the renin-angiotensin system ACE2 works in opposition to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) balancing the effects through the production of angiotensin-(1-7) from angiotensin II. Additionally ACE2 interacts indirectly with proteins like angiotensin receptor type 1 (AT1) and angiotensin receptor type 2 (AT2) ensuring proper signaling and physiological responses.\u003cbr\u003e\nACE2 links closely with conditions such as hypertension and COVID-19. Increased activity of angiotensin II due to low ACE2 levels contributes to hypertension. In infectious disease SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19 uses ACE2 as an entry receptor to initiate infection in host cells. This interaction highlights the importance of ACE2 in disease pathogenesis and has prompted interest in ACE2 as a potential therapeutic target.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843535753385,"sku":"ab235649","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab235649","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}