Human BD-3 ELISA Kit

Overview

Sample Type	Serum, 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	14.3 pg/ml
Range	31.25 pg/ml - 2000 pg/ml
Species Reactivity	Reacts with: Human
Platform	Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Target

Function	Exhibits antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria S.aureus and S.pyogenes, Gram-negative bacteria P.aeruginosa and E.coli and the yeast C.albicans. Kills multiresistant S.aureus and vancomycin-resistent E.faecium. No significant hemolytic activity was observed.
Tissue Specificity	Highly expressed in skin and tonsils, and to a lesser extent in trachea, uterus, kidney, thymus, adenoid, pharynx and tongue. Low expression in salivary gland, bone marrow, colon, stomach, polyp and larynx. No expression in small intestine.
Sequence Similarities	Belongs to the beta-defensin family.
Cellular Localization	Secreted.

Storage & Handling

Storage

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