{"product_id":"abcam-ab309185","title":"Abcam, ab309185, Human TCF-4\/TCF7L2 ELISA Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 x 96Tests\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman TCF-4\/TCF7L2 ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human TCF-4\/TCF7L2 with a sensitivity of 49.873 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\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nDetection method:Colorimetric,\u003cbr\u003e\nSample types:Cell Lysate,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay type:Sandwich (quantitative),\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity:= 49.873 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nRange:187.5 - 12000 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 TCF-4\/TCF7L2 SimpleStep ELISA® kit is a single-wash 90 min sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative measurement of TCF-4\/TCF7L2 protein in human cell lysate. Quantitate Human TCF-4\/TCF7L2 with 49.873 pg\/ml sensitivity.\u003cbr\u003e\nSimpleStep 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:\u003cbr\u003e\n-Single-wash protocol reduces assay time to 90 minutes or less\u003cbr\u003e\n-High sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility from superior antibodies\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fully validated in biological samples\u003cbr\u003e\n-96-wells plate breakable into 12 x 8 wells strips\u003cbr\u003e\nA 384-well SimpleStep ELISA® microplate (\u003cbr\u003e\nab203359\u003cbr\u003e\n) is available to use as an alternative to the 96-well microplate provided with SimpleStep ELISA® kits.\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\nTCF-4 also known as TCF7L2 is a transcription factor that plays an important mechanical role in the Wnt signaling pathway. It is a protein with a molecular mass of approximately 66 kDa and is expressed in many tissues including the intestine pancreas and brain. TCF-4 acts by binding to DNA at specific sites and regulating the transcription of target genes. This transcription regulation occurs when TCF-4 partners with beta-catenin altering gene expression in response to Wnt signals.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nTCF-4 influences processes like cell proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. It functions as part of a transcriptional complex with members such as beta-catenin and other cofactors which are essential for its regulatory activities. Through its control of gene expression TCF-4 affects tissue homeostasis and has implications in embryonic development. It modulates the expression of genes that are involved in important cellular processes making it a significant player in maintaining cellular equilibrium.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nTCF-4 is essential in the Wnt\/beta-catenin signaling pathway a critical pathway that regulates cell fate and patterning during development. This pathway involves the accumulation of beta-catenin in the cytoplasm and its subsequent translocation into the nucleus. In the nucleus beta-catenin partners with TCF-4 to regulate gene transcription. Additionally TCF-4 interacts with other pathway proteins such as LEF1 (Lymphoid Enhancer-Binding Factor 1) to modulate Wnt target genes illustrating its integration within complex signaling networks.\u003cbr\u003e\nTCF-4 has strong connections to type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer. Variations in the TCF7L2 gene have been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes potentially due to its role in glucose metabolism. In colorectal cancer aberrant activation of the Wnt signaling pathway often involving TCF-4 and beta-catenin leads to uncontrolled cell growth. Understanding these connections can provide insights into the pathogenesis of these diseases and inform treatment strategies targeting TCF-4 and its associated pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843578319017,"sku":"ab309185","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab309185","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}