Abcam, ab316391, Recombinant Human NT-proBNP Protein Standard (His tag)

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human NT-proBNP Protein Standard (His tag) is a Human Full Length protein, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >80%, suitable for sELISA, SDS-PAGE.
Key facts
Purity:>80% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:His tag C-Terminus,
Applications:sELISA, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P16860,
Animal free:Yes,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.3 - 7.5Constituents: 2.922% Sodium chloride, 0.64107% disodium;hydrogen phosphate;dodecahydrate, 0.02858% Potassium phosphate monobasic

Product details:
While the standard is the same as the one provided in the corresponding SimpleStep ELISA Kit, it cannot be treated as the consumable provided with our SimpleStep ELISA Kit due to differences in its concentration calibration.
Abcam guarantee that this protein standard is suitable for use in a sandwich ELISA. Individual results may vary due to differences in technique, laboratory equipment, buffers, and other experimental factors. The detection range provided for this protein standard is based on initial sandwich ELISA validation data.
The protein concentration is the concentration after validation on our sandwich ELISA platform. This Standard protein is guaranteed to work with our Capture and Detector antibodies in sELISA. Please contact our Scientific Support team to know which antibody pair is suitable for this protein.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
NT-proBNP known as N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide is a non-active prohormone that measures approximately 8.5 kDa in mass. This prohormone emerges from the cleavage of pro-BNP in cardiomyocytes specifically in the heart ventricles. NT-proBNP levels rise in response to ventricular volume expansion and pressure overload therefore serving as an important indicator of cardiac function. Researchers regularly utilize assays like NT-proBNP ELISA and NT-proBNP monoclonal antibodies for detecting its presence in various biological samples.
Biological function summary
NT-proBNP stands important for cardiovascular homeostasis. It does not participate as part of a complex but plays a role on its own. When released into circulation NT-proBNP functions as an indicator of heart performance indirectly reflecting the activity of the active hormone BNP. Blood vessels dilate under BNP influence reducing systemic vascular resistance and central venous pressure which aids in heart function improvement.
Pathways
NT-proBNP interacts significantly within the cardiac stress response pathways. It plays a focus within the natriuretic peptide system interacting with proteins such as BNP and ANP that help regulate fluid balance and blood pressure. These components together influence pathways that modulate hemodynamic stress and sodium excretion ensuring cardiovascular stability under stress conditions.
Clinicians use NT-proBNP as a biomarker for heart failure and ischemic heart disease. Elevated levels of NT-proBNP correlate with cardiac stress indicating unmet cardiac workload or myocardial ischemia. In these contexts NT-proBNP serves alongside BNP as an indicator of increased heart strain thereby offering insights into disease progression and patient response to therapeutic interventions.