{"product_id":"abcam-ab269555","title":"Abcam, ab269555, Human Galectin-3 ELISA Kit (LGALS3)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 x 96Tests\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Galectin-3 ELISA Kit (LGALS3) is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human Galectin-3 (LGALS3) with a sensitivity of 13.3 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 - KO validated for guaranteed specificity- Cited in over 5 citations\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nDetection method:Colorimetric,\u003cbr\u003e\nSample types:Cell culture media, Heparin Plasma, Citrate plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum, Cell Lysate, EDTA Plasma,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay type:Sandwich (quantitative),\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity:= 13.3 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nRange:58.8 - 2000 pg\/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 Galectin-3 ELISA Kit (LGALS3) ab269555 is a rapid single-wash 90-min Sandwich ELISA to measure Human Galectin-3 (LGALS3)in cell culture media, cell culture supernatant, cell lysate, citrate plasma, EDTA plasma, heparin plasma, serum. This SimpleStep sensitivity is 13.3 pg\/mL.\u003cbr\u003e\nHow the assay works\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Galectin-3 (LGALS3)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 Galectin-3 ELISA Kit (LGALS3) ab269555 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\nGalectin-3 (Gal-3, Galactoside-binding protein, Mac-2 antigen) is a member of the galectin family of carbohydrate-binding proteins. Galectin-3 is active intracellularly and extracellularly. It is widely expressed, including by fibroblasts and macrophages. Intracellularly, Galectin-3 can function in the nucleus as a pre-mRNA splicing factor and in the cytoplasm it has roles in endocytosis, exocytosis and apoptosis. Extracellularly, Galectin-3 is often pro-inflammatory and is involved in innate immunity. Galectin-3 can be monomeric or form higher order homo and hetero oligomers.\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\nGalectin-3 also known as LGALS3 is a protein belonging to the galectin family which are beta-galactoside-binding lectins. This protein has a molecular weight of about 30 kDa. It shows expression in various tissues including the heart liver and gastrointestinal tract. Galectin-3 plays a mechanical role in cell-cell adhesion cell-matrix interactions and modulating immune responses. Researchers often use galectin-3 ELISA kits to quantify its presence in different biological samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nGalectin-3 participates in cell growth regulation apoptosis and immune system modulation. Galectin-3 does not typically integrate into larger molecular complexes but it interacts with a variety of cell surface and extracellular matrix molecules. Its function influences processes like cell differentiation and angiogenesis where it can act as a regulator leveraging its ability to bind glycans on cell surfaces and matrix components.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGalectin-3 contributes to the regulation of pathways such as the MAPK signaling pathway and the Wnt signaling pathway. In the MAPK pathway it influences cell proliferation and survival. Galectin-3 interacts with proteins like ?-catenin in the Wnt pathway assisting in transcriptional regulation and cell fate determination. These pathways are vital for maintaining cellular homeostasis and responding to extracellular signals.\u003cbr\u003e\nGalectin-3 has a strong connection to cancer and fibrosis. Its role in cancer involves promoting tumor cell survival metastasis and angiogenesis where it interacts with proteins like integrins to facilitate tumor progression. In fibrosis galectin-3 contributes to fibrotic tissue formation especially in conditions like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and cardiac fibrosis often associated with proteins such as TGF-?. Understanding these interactions helps in developing therapeutic strategies targeting galectin-3 in these diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843535294633,"sku":"ab269555","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab269555","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}