QuicKey Pro Human GDF15 (Growth Differentiation Factor 15) ELISA Kit

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£128.70

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SKU:: E-OSEL-H0036
Additional Names:: GDF-15,MIC-1,MIC1,NAG-1,PDF,PLAB,PTGFB,TGF-PL
Application:: ELISA
Physical State:: Other Biological Fluid, Plasma, Serum
Species Reactivity:: Human
Storage Conditions:: 2-8[o]C
Supplier:: Elabscience
Format:: Colorimetric method,ELISA,Sandwich
Uniprot:: Q99988
Synonyms:: GDF-15;growth/differentiation factor 15;macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1;MIC-1;MIC1;NAG-1;non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-activated gene-1;NRG-1;NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)-activated protein 1;NSAID-activated gene 1 protein;NSAID-regulated gene 1 protein;PDF;PLAB;placental bone morphogenetic protein;placental TGF-beta;prostate differentiation factor;PTGF-beta;PTGFB
Extra Details:: GDF-15 is a member of the TGF-B Beta superfamily. GDF-15 is expressed as a 308 amino acids precursor that includes a signal peptide, a pro-domain, and a 112 residue mature protein. The secreted pro-domain binds to the extracellular matrix, where it can be activated by multiple enzymes such as furin (PCSK3), PCSK5, PCSK6, MMP-26, and MT1-MMP. GDF-15 is mainly expressed in placenta and prostate. Its expression is low in other tissues such as kidney, bladder, stomach, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder. GDF-15 is highly expressed in cancer cells with high levels detected in serum of cancer patients. GDF-15 has an important role in metabolic syndrome. GDF-15 transgenic mice present a lean phenotype. Furthermore, GDF-15 affects the macrophages in adipose tissue. Lean adipose tissue is characterized by the presence of anti-inflammatory M2-like macrophages. In obese individuals, adipose tissue show presence of CD8 effector cells and recruitment of inflammatory M1 macrophages. The increase of M1 macrophages over M2 results in metabolic changes, increase of TNFA Alpha, induction of glucose intolerance, and insulin insensitivity. GDF-15 binds to the GDNF receptor family member alpha like (GFRAL) which interacts with the co-receptor RET.

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