Abcam, ab241894, Human Agrin Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free

Size: 10 x 96Tests
Human Agrin Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free is a kit containing recombinant capture and detector antibodies in a carrier-free formulation for the measurement of Human Agrin.
Key facts
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:ELISA set,
Range:31.25 - 2000 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Reagents

Product details:
The Antibody Pair can be used to quantify Human Agrin. BSA and Azide free antibody pairs include unconjugated capture and detector antibodies suitable for sandwich ELISAs. The antibodies are provided at an approximate concentration of 1 mg/ml as measured by the protein A280 method. The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Both capture and detector antibodies are rabbit monoclonal antibodies delivering consistent, specific, and sensitive results.
For additional information on the performance of the antibody pair, see the equivalent SimpleStep ELISA® Kit (
ab216945
), which uses the same antibodies. However, due to differences in their formulation, this antibody pair cannot be used with the consumables provided with our SimpleStep ELISA Kits. Please note that the range provided for the pairs is only an estimation based on the performance of the related product using the same antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody pair in your assay.
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with <1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
The pair can be used in variety of assays and platforms including but not limited to:
Sandwich ELISA
FRET/TR-FRET/HTRF
Meso Scale Discovery
Bead-based assays
AlphaLISA
/AlphaScreen
DELFIA
immunoassays
and Single Molecule Counting (SMC™) immunoassays
Multiplex
Our antibody pairs are supplied in a carrier-free format that is conjugation-ready:
Buffer free of BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol for higher conjugation efficiency.
Concentration of ~1 mg/ml as measured by the protein A280 method.
We can label antibodies for you: get in touch today to discuss how we can help accelerate your assay development with custom conjugation services.
Pairs are screened in biological samples, including plasma and serum, to ensure specificity in complex samples.
Please note:
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization in sandwich ELISA. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type.
The range provided for this antibody pair is based on initial sandwich ELISA validation data using recombinant protein. Performance and range of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay, including standard protein selection.
We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibodies in other assays.
Antibody properties:
Capture antibody:
recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) – 100 µg
Detector antibody:
recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) - 100 µg
Concentration
: ~1 mg/ml
Storage buffer:
100% PBS
Liquid
Isotype:
Recombinant monoclonal antibodies offer several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free production
Meso Scale Discovery and MSD are registered trademarks of Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.
AlphaLISA, AlphaScreen, and DELFIA are registered trademarks of PerkinElmer, Inc.
Simoa is a registered trademark of Quanterix, Inc.
SMC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Agrin also known as AGRN is a large heparan sulfate proteoglycan with a molecular mass of approximately 200 kDa. This protein is mainly expressed in the neuromuscular junction and the central nervous system. Agrin has significant roles in synapse formation. It influences the clustering of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction which is essential for communication between nerve and muscle cells. This activity is mechanically mediated through interactions with the receptor tyrosine kinase MuSK and LRP4.
Biological function summary
The Agrin protein contributes to the stabilization of synaptic structures. Its ability to induce acetylcholine receptor clustering is fundamental for the proper formation and maintenance of neuromuscular synapses. Agrin is not a lone player; it is a part of a larger signaling complex. This complex includes other proteins like MuSK which acts as a receptor playing an essential role in complex signaling pathways that regulate synaptogenesis and synaptic plasticity.
Pathways
Many molecules associate to facilitate communication and synapse integrity via Agrin's activity. Agrin engages primarily with the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway and the PI3K/AKT pathway. These pathways are central for cell growth and differentiation in the central nervous system. The relationship with MuSK through these pathways highlights Agrin's importance in orchestrating the synapse assembly and stability.
Mutations or alterations in Agrin can lead to conditions such as congenital myasthenic syndromes and potentially impact neurodegenerative disorders like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In these cases its interaction with proteins like MuSK is affected leading to impaired neuromuscular transmission. Understanding the anti-Agrin antibody's function might enhance methodologies to treat these neuromuscular disorders.