Abcam, ab320800, Mouse Procollagen III N-terminal propeptide (PIIINP) ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests / 1 x 384Tests / 10 x 96Tests
Mouse Procollagen III N-terminal propeptide (PIIINP) ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Mouse Procollagen III N-terminal propeptide (PIIINP) with a sensitivity of 11.21 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 - Different formats for different needs: 10x96 plates for bulk orders and 384-well plate for higher throughput
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Serum, Citrate plasma, EDTA Plasma, Heparin Plasma, Cell culture media,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 11.21 pg/mL,
Range:31.25 - 2000 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Mouse Procollagen III N-terminal propeptide (PIIINP) SimpleStep ELISA® kit is a single-wash 90 min sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative measurement of Procollagen III N-terminal propeptide (PIIINP) protein in Serum, Cit Plasma, EDTA Plasma, Hep Plasma, Cell culture media. Quantitate Mouse Procollagen III N-terminal propeptide (PIIINP) with 11.21 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, available in 10-pack (10 x 96-well plates)
-Also available in a fully validated 384-well format.

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.
Procollagen III N-terminal propeptide known as PIIINP serves as an important marker in collagen synthesis processes. PIIINP results from the cleavage of procollagen III and functions as a byproduct of the maturation of collagen molecules. It possesses a molecular weight of approximately 42 kDa. This target is initially expressed within fibroblast cells found in connective tissues and then secreted into the bloodstream. Given its role in collagen synthesis it is frequently measured to assess the turnover and formation of collagen in tissues.
Biological function summary
This propeptide plays a significant role in the formation of the extracellular matrix. PIIINP is not part of a protein complex but accumulates during the conversion of procollagen into mature collagen fibers which later support tissue structure. Its presence is essential for proper collagen deposition and tissue remodeling. Through its involvement in collagen synthesis PIIINP helps maintain the structural integrity of connective tissues across various organs.
Pathways
Its role reflects the broader functions of collagen metabolism and tissue remodeling pathways. PIIINP marks the processing pathway of procollagen to collagen which is important for the formation of the extracellular matrix. This pathway sometimes intersects with pathways involving other collagens such as collagen I which is another critical component of connective tissues. Together PIIINP and collagen I contribute to the proper maintenance of the extracellular matrix and the mechanical properties of tissues.
Elevated levels of PIIINP often relate to fibrotic conditions and can serve as a biomarker for diseases like liver fibrosis and systemic sclerosis. In liver fibrosis excessive collagen deposition and remodeling occur affecting liver function. In systemic sclerosis abnormal collagen synthesis and deposition in the skin cause thickening and hardening. PIIINP connection to these conditions often involves collagen-binding proteins which regulate collagen stability and deposition.