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Human IkB-alpha ELISA Kit
Product Specifications
Analytical sensitivity
0.65 ng/mL
Assay range
0.65-150 ng/mL
Sample type/volume
Supernatant
50 µL
Plasma
50 µL
Serum
50 µL
Hands-on time
1 hr 20 min
Time-to-result
4 hr 45 min
Homogenous (no wash)
No
Interassay CV
<12%
Intraassay CV
<10%
Instrument
Absorbance Microplate Reader
Product size
96 Tests
Contents
Pre-coated 96 well plate
Standard
Assay Diluent concentrate
Biotinylated Detection Antibody
SAV-HRP
Wash Buffer
Chromogen
Stop Solution
Adhesive Plate Covers
Standard
Assay Diluent concentrate
Biotinylated Detection Antibody
SAV-HRP
Wash Buffer
Chromogen
Stop Solution
Adhesive Plate Covers
Shipping conditions
Wet ice
Storage
2-8°C
Protein name
IkB alpha
Species (tested)
Human
Assay kit format
Sandwich ELISA Kit
Detector antibody conjugate
Biotin
Label or dye
HRP
About This Kit
Human IkB-alpha quantitates human IkB-alpha in serum, plasma, supernatant. The assay will exclusively recognize both natural and recombinant human IkB-alpha.
Target information
IkB-alpha is a 40 kDa protein that functions to inhibit NF- kappaB activity. The inhibition occurs via protein-protein interaction between I kappaB proteins and NF- kappaB dimers in the cytosol. The interaction of I kappa B-alpha with NF- kappaB masks the nuclear localization sequence of NF- kappaB, preventing NF- kappaB translocation to the nucleus. A variety of stimuli can activate gene expression by liberating NF- kappaB through the degradation of I kappaB alpha. These stimuli include the proinflammatory cytokines TNF- alpha and IL-1 beta, chemokines, PMA, growth factors, LPS, UV irradiation, viral infection, as well as various chemical and physical stresses. In humans, the gene is located on the q arm of chromosome 14. Activation of NFkB requires that IkB be phosphorylated on specific serine residues, which results in targeted degradation of IkB. IkB kinase alpha (IKK alpha), previously designated CHUK, interacts with IkB-alpha and specifically phosphorylates IkB-alpha on the sites that trigger its degradation Serines 32 and 36. IKK alpha appears to be critical for NFkB activation in response to proinflammatory cytokines. Phosphorylation of IkB by IKK alpha is stimulated by the NFkB inducing kinase (NIK), which itself is a central regulator for NFkB activation in response to TNF and IL-1. The functional IKK complex contains three subunits, IKK alpha, IKK beta and IKK gamma, and each appear to make essential contributions to IkB phosphorylation.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
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Bioinformatics
Gene aliases : IKBA, MAD-3, MAD3, NFKBI, NFKBIA
Gene ID : (Human) 4792
Gene symbol : NFKBIA
Protein Aliases : I-kappa-B-alpha, IkappaBalpha, IkB-alpha, IKBalpha, Major histocompatibility complex enhancer-binding protein MAD3, NF-kappa-B inhibitor alpha, nuclear factor of kappa light chain gene enhancer in B-cells, nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor, alpha
UniProt ID (Human) P25963
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