Human TIMP-1 PicoKine® Quick ELISA Kit

• Background:

  The tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1 (TIMP1) is also called erythroid-potentiating activity (EPA) . The X-linked gene for human TIMP1 is expressed in some but not all inactive X-containing somatic-cell hybrids, suggesting that this gene is either prone to reactivation or variable in its inactivation. Purified EPA specifically stimulates human and murine cells of the erythroid lineage, unlike murine interleukin-3 (IL-3) which stimulates precursor cells from all haematopoietic lineages. TIMP1 is thought to play a regulatory role in connective tissues by forming inactive complexes with those metalloproteinases that are normally responsible for connective tissue turnover. The human gene encoding TIMP has been mapped to the X chromosome in the region Xp11.1-p11.4. The standard product used in this kit is natural TIMP-1 with the molecular mass of 22KDa.

• Description:

  Human TIMP-1 PicoKine® Quick ELISA Kit (120 minutes, 96 Tests) . Quantitate Human TIMP1 in cell culture supernatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and saliva. Sensitivity: 5pg/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:

  Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1; Erythroid-potentiating activity; EPA; Fibroblast collagenase inhibitor; Collagenase inhibitor; Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1; TIMP-1; TIMP1; CLGI, TIMP

• Gene Name:

  Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1

• UniProt:

  P01033

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Cross Reactivity:

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

• Immunogen:

  Expression system for standard: NS0; Immunogen sequence: C24-A207

• Tissue Specificity:

  Detected in rheumatoid synovial fluid (at protein level) . .

• Applications:

  ELISA

• Sample Type:

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

• Detection Range:

  15.6 pg/ml - 1,000 pg/ml

• Sensitivity:

  <5 pg/ml

• Function:

  Metalloproteinase inhibitor that functions by forming one to one complexes with target metalloproteinases, such as collagenases, and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. Acts on MMP1, MMP2, MMP3, MMP7, MMP8, MMP9, MMP10, MMP11, MMP12, MMP13 and MMP16. Does not act on MMP14. Also functions as a growth factor that regulates cell differentiation, migration and cell death and activates cellular signaling cascades via CD63 and ITGB1. Plays a role in integrin signaling. Mediates erythropoiesis in vitro; but, unlike IL3, it is species-specific, stimulating the growth and differentiation of only human and murine erythroid progenitors. .

• 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:

  TIMP1

• Subcellular Location:

  Secreted .

• Sequence Similarities:

  Belongs to the protease inhibitor I35 (TIMP) family.

• Protein Name:

  Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1