| Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) produce mitogenic and angiogenic effects in target cells by signaling through cell surface receptor tyrosine kinases. There are four members of the FGF receptor family: FGFR1 (flg), FGFR2 (bek, KGFR), FGFR3, and FGFR4. Each receptor contains an extracellular ligand binding domain, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic kinase domain (1). Following ligand binding and dimerization, the receptors are phosphorylated at specific tyrosine residues (2). Seven tyrosine residues in the cytoplasmic tail of FGFR1 can be phosphorylated: Tyr463, 583, 585, 653, 654, 730, and 766. Tyr653 and Tyr654 are important for catalytic activity of activated FGFR and are essential for signaling (3). The other phosphorylated tyrosine residues may provide docking sites for downstream signaling components such as Crk and PLCgamma (4,5). Sample Type: Human cells Specificity: Total FGF Receptor 4 Sandwich ELISA Kit detects endogenous levels of FGFR4 protein in human cells, as shown in Figure 1. The kit sensitivity is shown in Figure 2. This kit detects proteins from the indicated species, as determined through in-house testing, but may also detect homologous proteins from other species. Test Principle: Total FGF Receptor 4 Sandwich BioAssay(TM) ELISA Kit is a solid phase sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) that detects endogenous levels of FGFR4 protein. An FGFR4 rabbit mAb has been coated onto the microwells. After incubation with cell lysates, both phosphoand nonphospho-FGFR4 proteins are captured by the coated antibody. Following extensive washing, an FGFR4 mouse detection mAb is added to detect captured FGFR4 proteins. Anti-mouse IgG, HRP-linked antibody is then used to recognize the bound detection antibody. HRP substrate, TMB, is added to develop color. The magnitude of absorbance for the developed color is proportional to the quantity of FGFR4 protein. Kit Components: FGFR4 Rabbit mAb Coated Microwells, 1x96 tests FGF Receptor 4 Mouse Detection mAb, lyophilized, 1 each Anti-mouse IgG, HRP-linked Antibody (ELISA Formulated), lyophilized, 1 each Detection Antibody Diluent, 1x11ml HRP Diluent, 1x11ml TMB Substrate, 1x11ml STOP Solution, 1x11ml 20X Wash Buffer, 1x25ml ELISA Sample Diluent, 1x25ml 10X Cell Lysis Buffer, 1x15ml Storage and Stability: Store powder at 4C liquid at -20C. Store other components at 4C. Stable for at least 6 months For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. |
