Sandwich ELISA quantitative detection kit for Human OPG in cell culture supernates, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA), saliva and urine. Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is identical to osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor (OCIF), a soluble member of the tumor-necrosis factor receptor family that inhibits osteoclastogenesis.1 OPG is considered to play an important role in the regulation of bone resorption by modifying osteoclast differentiation.2 Osteoprotegerin is an independent risk factor for the progression of atherosclerosis and onset of cardiovascular disease.3 It can act as a soluble factor in the regulation of bone mass and imply a utility for OPG in the treatment of osteoporosis associated with increased osteoclast activity.4 OPG system may play a critical role in the development of osteolytic bone disease in multiple myeloma and that targeting this system may have therapeutic potential.5 OPG also plays a role in the vascular system.6 The standard product used in this kit is recombinant OPG, a 55kD glycoprotein. Assay Range: 93.7pg/ml-6000pg/ml Sensitivity: < 5 pg/ml Crossreactivity: There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins. Uniprot ID: O00300 Entrez Gene ID: 4982 Kit Components: 96-well plate pre-coated with anti-OPG, Human Lyophilized recombinant OPG, Human standard, 10ng/tube, 2Ea USB Cat No Kit Component 143696 Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex (ABC), 130ul (1:100 dilution) 143697 Sample diluent buffer, 30ml 143698 Antibody diluent buffer, 12ml 143699 ABC diluent buffer, 12ml 143700 TMB color developing agent, 10ml 143701 TMB stop solution, 10ml Storage and Handling: Store at 4C for 6 months, at -20C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
