Transforming growth factor-beta 2(TGF-beta 2) is a secreted protein known as a cytokine that performs many cellular functions and has a vital role during embryonic development. This gene is mapped to 1q41. It is an extracellular glycosylated protein. It is known to suppress the effects of interleukin dependent T-cell tumors. TGF-beta 2 is present at elevated levels in the aqueous humor of patients with primary open angle glaucoma(POAG). Studies have shown that TGF-beta 2 influences cultured trabecular meshwork cells, and it reduced outflow facility when perfused into cultured human anterior segments. In POAG, elevated expression of Gremlin by TM cells inhibited BMP4 antagonism of TGF-beta 2 and led to increased extracellular matrix deposition and elevated IOP. Sample Type: Cell culture supernates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA, citrate). Intended Use: For quantitative detection of activated rat TGF-beta 2 in cell culture supernates, serum and plasma(heparin, EDTA, citrate). Sensitivity: <10pg/ml Range: 31.2-2000pg/ml Specificity: Natural and recombinant rat TGF-beta 2 Test Principle: This rat TGF-beta 2 BioAssay(TM) ELISA Kit was based on standard sandwich enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay technology. A monoclonal antibody from mouse specific for TGF-beta 2 has been precoated onto 96-well plates. Standards(NSO) and test samples are added to the wells, a biotinylated detection polyclonal antibody from goat specific for TGF-beta 2 is added subsequently and then followed by washing with PBS or TBS buffer. Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex was added and unbound conjugates were washed away with PBS or TBS buffer. HRP substrate TMB was used to visualize HRP enzymatic reaction. TMB was catalyzed by HRP to produce a blue color product that changed into yellow after adding acidic stop solution. The density of yellow is proportional to the rat TGF-beta 2 amount of sample captured in plate. Kit Components: 96-well plate precoated with rat TGF-beta 2 antibody, 1 Lyophilized recombinant rat TGF-beta 2 standard, 10ng/tubex2 Biotinylated rat TGF-beta 2 antibody, 130ul (dilution 1:100) Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex(ABC), 130ul (dilution 1:100) Sample diluent buffer, 30ml Antibody diluent buffer, 12ml ABC diluent buffer, 12ml TMB color developing agent, 10ml TMB stop solution, 10ml 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.
