Abcam, ab253765, Human Glutathione Peroxidase 1 Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free

Size: 10 x 96Tests
Human Glutathione Peroxidase 1 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 Glutathione Peroxidase 1.
Key facts
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:ELISA set,
Range:62.5 - 4000 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Reagents

Product details:
Human Glutathione Peroxidase 1 is a matched pair of unconjugated
recombinant rabbit monoclonal
capture and detection antibodies used to quantify Human Glutathione Peroxidase 1 in sandwich ELISAs and many other pair-based applications.
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.
Glutathione Peroxidase 1 (GPx1) also known as GSH peroxidase is a selenium-containing enzyme with a mass of approximately 22 kDa. It plays an important role in reducing hydrogen peroxide to water using glutathione as a substrate therefore protecting cells from oxidative damage. GPx1 is widely expressed in many tissues but is found in high concentrations in the liver and erythrocytes. Researchers use antibodies specific to GPx1 often obtained from specialized suppliers to study and quantify this enzyme in various biological samples.
Biological function summary
The enzyme guards cellular components by neutralizing free radicals. GPx1 is not part of a large complex but functions as a homotetramer. Its activity is essential for preserving the redox balance within the cell preventing cellular damage from reactive oxygen species (ROS). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) often measure GPx1 activity to assess oxidative stress levels in research and clinical settings.
Pathways
GPx1 is important in the glutathione metabolism and cellular antioxidant defense pathways. Within these pathways GPx1 works closely with proteins like glutathione reductase to maintain reduced glutathione levels. This interplay with other antioxidant proteins ensures cellular protection against oxidative damage. Studies focus on GPx1's role in these pathways as it underpins many critical cellular processes maintaining cell health.
Decreased GPx1 activity links to neurodegenerative diseases and cardiovascular disorders. In neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's the oxidative stress overwhelms the antioxidant defenses including GPx1. Similarly in cardiovascular disorders a diminished GPx1 activity correlates with increased oxidative stress contributing to disease progression. Researchers also investigate connections between GPx1 and other oxidative stress-related proteins like superoxide dismutase to fully understand GPx1's role in disease mechanisms.