Human Lp-PLA2 ELISA Kit

Overview

Sample Type	Cell culture supernatant, Serum, Hep Plasma, EDTA Plasma, Cit plasma
Detection Method	Colorimetric
Assay Type	Sandwich (quantitative)
Assay Time	1 h 30 min
Assay Duration	One step assay
Product Type	Macrophage / Inflamm.
Sensitivity	45 pg/ml
Range	0.16 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml
Species Reactivity	Reacts with: Human
Platform	Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Target

Function	Modulates the action of platelet-activating factor (PAF) by hydrolyzing the sn-2 ester bond to yield the biologically inactive lyso-PAF. Has a specificity for substrates with a short residue at the sn-2 position. It is inactive against long-chain phospholipids.
Tissue Specificity	Plasma.
Sequence Similarities	Belongs to the AB hydrolase superfamily. Lipase family.
Cellular Localization	Secreted, extracellular space.

Storage & Handling

Storage

Store at -20°C. Please refer to protocols.