ELISA: To detect hPDGF-AA by direct ELISA (using 100 l/well antibody solution) thisantibody can be used at a concentration of 0.15 - 0.30 μg/mL. Used in conjunction withcompatible secondary reagents, allows the detection of at least 0.2 ng/well of recombinanthPDGF-AA. Western Blot: To detect hPDGF-AA by Western Blot analysis this antibody can be used at aconcentration of 0.1 - 0.2 μg/mL. Used in conjunction with compatible secondary reagentsthe detection limit for recombinant hPDGF-AA is 1.5 - 3.0 ng/lane, under either reducing ornon-reducing conditions. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Reconstitution
Restore in sterile PBS containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL.
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.2 without preservatives
Preservative
Without preservative
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Centrifuge vial prior to opening!
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Prior to reconstitution store at 2-8 °C. Following reconstitution store the antibody at -20 °C.
PDGFs are disulfide-linked dimers consisting of two 12.0-13.5 kDa polypeptide chains, designated PDGF-A and PDGF-B chains. The three naturally occurring PDGFs, PDGF-AA, PDGF-BB and PDGF-AB, are potent mitogens for a variety of cell types including smooth muscle cells, connective tissue cells, bone and cartilage cells, and some blood cells. The PDGFs are stored in platelet alpha-granules and are released upon platelet activation. The PDGFs are involved in a number of biological processes, including hyperplasia, chemotaxis, embryonic neuron development, and respiratory tubule epithelial cell development. Two distinct signaling receptors used by PDGFs have been identified and named PDGFR-alpha and PDGFR-beta. PDGFRalpha is high-affinity receptor for each of the three PDGF forms. On the other hand, PDGFR-beta interacts with only PDGF-BB and PDGF-AB.Synonyms: PDGF A, PDGF alpha, PDGF subunit A, PDGF-1, PDGF-A, PDGF1, Platelet-derived growth factor A chain, Platelet-derived growth factor alpha, Platelet-derived growth factor subunit A