Description
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 0.4 ng/mL,
Range:0.41 - 100 ng/mL,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)
Product details:
Human VEGFB ELISA Kit (ab277458) is an
in-vitro
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of Human VEGFB in serum (human VEGFB concentration is low in normal serum/plasma, and may not be detectable in this assay), plasma and cell culture supernatants.
This assay employs an antibody specific for Human VEGFB coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and Human VEGFB present in a sample is bound to the wells by the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed, and biotinylated anti-Human VEGFB antibody is added. After washing away unbound biotinylated antibody, HRP-conjugated streptavidin is pipetted to the wells. The wells are again washed, a TMB substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of Human VEGFB bound. The Stop Solution changes the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm.
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information--20°C
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
VEGFB also known as vascular endothelial growth factor B is a member of the VEGF family. It has a molecular mass of approximately 34-35 kDa. VEGFB interacts with its receptors to promote angiogenesis increasing blood supply to tissues. Expression of VEGFB occurs in the heart skeletal muscle and various endothelial cells. It also shows expression in tissues undergoing high metabolic activities. Besides its angiogenic role VEGFB exhibits participation in metabolic regulation.
Biological function summary
VEGFB supports angiogenesis by promoting endothelial cell growth and migration. It acts as a signal protein not forming part of a larger complex. VEGFB binds to VEGFR-1 (Flt-1) receptor which is involved in transmitting the growth-promoting signals. Its function extends to the regulation of fatty acid uptake into tissues highlighting its role in lipid metabolism and energy utilization.
Pathways
The signalling activities of VEGFB are significant in angiogenesis and metabolic pathways. VEGFB interacts closely with the VEGF-A pathway which is vital for forming new blood vessels. It also shares interactive roles with similar proteins such as VEGF-C and VEGF-D contributing to various angiogenic processes and cellular growth signalling systems.
Understanding VEGFB's role is important in conditions like cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Altered VEGFB signalling may link to heart diseases due to its regulatory function in maintaining heart vasculature. VEGFB has connections with VEGFR-1 and VEGF-A indicating its potential involvement in endothelial dysfunction and highlighting its significance in therapeutic strategies targeting such diseases.
