Human Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF) ELISA Kit

Due to the possibility of mismatching between antigens from other origin and antibodies used in our kits (e.g., antibody targets conformational epitope rather than linear epitope), some native or recombinant proteins from other manufacturers may not be recognized by our products.

Principle of the Assay

The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to CTGF. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells with a biotin-conjugated antibody preparation specific to CTGF. Next, Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. After the TMB substrate solution is added, only those wells that contain CTGF, biotin-conjugated antibody, and enzyme-conjugated Avidin will exhibit a change in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of sulphuric acid solution, and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450nm ± 10nm. The concentration of CTGF in the samples is then determined by comparing the O.D. of the samples to the standard curve.

For Use with serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Target Information

Major connective tissue mitoattractant secreted by vascular endothelial cells. Promotes proliferation and differentiation of chondrocytes. Mediates heparin- and divalent cation-dependent cell adhesion in many cell types including fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, endothelial and epithelial cells. Enhances fibroblast growth factor-induced DNA synthesis.

GENE ID	1490
SWISS PROT	P29279
SYNONYMS	CCN2; HCS24; IGFBP8; NOV2; Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 8; Hypertrophic Chondrocyte-Specific Protein 24; CCN Family Member 2

Materials Supplied

Kit Components	96 Wells Quantity/Size
Pre-coated, ready-to-use 96-well strip plate	1 plate
Plate sealer for 96 wells	2
Standard	2 tubes
Diluent buffer	1 bottle
Detection Reagent A	1 bottle
Detection Reagent B	1 bottle
TMB Substrate	1 tube
Stop Solution	1 tube
Wash Buffer (30 ℅ concentrate)	1 tube
Product data sheet	1 copy

Storage

The TMB Substrate, Wash Buffer (30X concentrate), and the Stop Solution should be stored at 4°C upon receipt, while the other items should be stored at -20°C.

Performance Characteristics

REPEATABILITY	Intra-assay Precision (Precision within an assay): 3 samples with low, middle, and high-level CTGF were tested 20 times on one plate, respectively. Inter-assay Precision (Precision between assays): 3 samples with low, middle, and high-level CTGF were tested on 3 different plates, with 8 replicates in each plate. CV(%) = SD/meanX100 Intra-Assay: CV<10% Inter-Assay: CV<12%
SENSITIVITY	The minimum detectable dose was 17.5pg/mL.
ASSAY RANGE	46.8-3000pg/mL
SPECIFICITY	This assay has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for the detection of CTGF. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between CTGF and analogs was observed. Note: Limited by current skills and knowledge, it is impossible to perform all possible cross-reactivity detection tests between CTGF and all analogs, therefore, cross reactivity may still exist.