Abcam, ab278114, Human L1CAM ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human L1CAM ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human L1CAM with a sensitivity of 17.2 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
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Cell culture media, Heparin Plasma, Serum, Cell Lysate, EDTA Plasma,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 17.2 pg/mL,
Range:101.56 - 6500 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human L1CAM ELISA kit (ab278114) is a single-wash 90 min sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative measurement of Human L1CAM protein in human serum, plasma, cell and tissue extract samples. It uses our proprietary SimpleStep ELISA® technology. Quantitate Human L1CAM with 17.20 pg/mL sensitivity.
SimpleStep ELISA® technology employs capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA® plates. 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® protocol summary in the image section for further details. Our SimpleStep ELISA® technology provides several benefits:
-Single-wash protocol reduces assay time to 90 minutes or less
-High sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility from superior antibodies
-Fully validated in biological samples
-96-wells plate breakable into 12 x 8 wells strips
A 384-well SimpleStep ELISA® microplate (
ab203359
) is available to use as an alternative to the 96-well microplate provided with SimpleStep ELISA® kits.
Neural cell adhesion molecule L1 (L1CAM) is involved in dynamics of cell adhesion and generation of transmembrane signals at tyrosine kinase receptors. Studies suggest L1CAM functions during human brain development. L1CAM is critical neuronal migration, axonal growth and fasciculation, and synaptogenesis processes. In the mature brain, L1CAM plays a role in the dynamics of neuronal structure and function, including synaptic plasticity. Human L1CAM shows 88%, 88%, 99% and 89% sequence homology with mouse, rat, monkey, and cow, respectively.
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Supplementary Information:
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L1CAM also known as neural cell adhesion molecule L1 is a transmembrane protein with a molecular weight of approximately 200-220 kDa. The L1CAM protein belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and is heavily glycosylated. It plays a significant role in cell adhesion processes within the nervous system. L1CAM is expressed in a variety of tissues including the brain kidney and peripheral nerves and is notably present in neuronal cells where it engages in cell-cell interactions. Researchers frequently use L1CAM IHC ELISA methods and specific fluorescent markers like Alexa Fluor 568 to study its expression patterns and localization.
Biological function summary
L1CAM facilitates neuronal migration axonal growth and synaptic plasticity. This protein participates in the formation and maintenance of neural networks. It interacts with other cell adhesion molecules and components of the extracellular matrix. L1CAM acts as an important modulator within neuronal signaling complexes which impacts the development and regeneration of the nervous system. Insights into its structural and cell interaction properties have made it a focus for understanding nervous system functions.
Pathways
L1CAM participates extensively in the MAPK and PI3K/AKT pathways. These pathways contribute to cellular growth survival and programmed cell death. The protein interacts with other molecules such as integrins and FGFRs to propagate signaling cascades important for cellular response mechanisms. These connections help modulate cytoskeletal dynamics influencing cellular adhesion and motility needed during brain development and response to injury.
L1CAM has been associated with hydrocephalus and some cancers. Mutations in the L1CAM gene can lead to L1 syndrome which includes a spectrum of neurological disorders particularly hydrocephalus. In cancer overexpression or altered regulation of L1CAM may correlate with tumor aggressiveness and metastatic potential. L1CAM's association with integrin and cadherin proteins underlines its relevance in pathological states and highlights a potential target for therapeutic interventions.