Mouse GDF5/Bmp 14 ELISA Kit PicoKine®

• Background:

  Growth/differentiation factor 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GDF5 gene. GDF5 is a protein belonging to the transforming growth factor beta superfamily that is expressed in the developing central nervous system, and has a role in skeletal and joint development. It also increases the survival of neurones that respond to the neurotransmitter dopamine, and is a potential therapeutic molecule associated with Parkinson's disease.

• Description:

  Mouse GDF5/Bmp 14 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests) . Quantitate Mouse Gdf5 in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA) . Sensitivity: 10pg/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.

• Synonyms:

  Growth/differentiation factor 5; GDF-5; Bone morphogenetic protein 14; BMP-14; Gdf5; Bmp14, Bp, Gdf-5

• Gene Name:

  Growth/differentiation factor 5

• UniProt:

  P43027

• Reactivity:

  Mouse

• Cross Reactivity:

  There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.

• Immunogen:

  Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: A376-R495

• Applications:

  ELISA

• Field of Research:

  Metabolism, Mitochondrial, Signal Transduction

• Sample Type:

  Cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA) .

• Detection Range:

  31.2 pg/ml - 2,000 pg/ml

• Sensitivity:

  <10 pg/ml

• Function:

  Growth factor involved in bone and cartilage formation. During cartilage development regulates differentiation of chondrogenic tissue through two pathways. Firstly, positively regulates differentiation of chondrogenic tissue through its binding of high affinity with BMPR1B and of less affinity with BMPR1A, leading to induction of SMAD1-SMAD5-SMAD8 complex phosphorylation and then SMAD protein signaling transduction (By similarity) . Secondly, negatively regulates chondrogenic differentiation through its interaction with NOG (By similarity) . Required to prevent excessive muscle loss upon denervation. This function requires SMAD4 and is mediated by phosphorylated SMAD1/5/8 (PubMed:24076600) . Binds bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and mediates LPS-induced inflammatory response, including TNF secretion by monocytes (By similarity) . .

• Storage Conditions:

  Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)

• Other Gene Names:

  Gdf5

• Subcellular Location:

  Secreted . Cell membrane .

• Protein Name:

  Growth/differentiation factor 5