Human Erythropoietin/EPO ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human EPO in cell culture supeatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). Sensitivity: 1mIU/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.
Alternative Names
Erythropoietin; Epoetin; EPO
Immunogen
Expression system for standard: CHO; Immunogen sequence: A28-R193
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant human EPO
Subcellular Localization
Secreted.
Sample Type
Cell culture supeatants, Serum, Plasma
Anticoagulant
heparin or EDTA
Precision
Intra-Assay Precision
Inter-Assay Precision
Sample
1
2
3
1
2
3
n
16
16
16
24
24
24
Mean (mIU/ml)
4
23
68
5
24
76
Standard deviation
0.17
0.99
2.79
0.33
1.63
5.47
CV (%)
4.2%
4.3%
4.1%
6.6%
6.8%
7.2%
Protein Function
Hormone involved in the regulation of erythrocyte proliferation and differentiation and the maintenance of a physiological level of circulating erythrocyte mass. Binds to EPOR leading to EPOR dimerization and JAK2 activation thereby activating specific downstream effectors, including STAT1 and STAT3.
Background
Erythropoietin (EPO), also known as hematopoietin or hemopoietin, is a glycoprotein cytokine secreted by the kidney in response to cellular hypoxia; it stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in the bone marrow. It is mapped to 7q22.1. This gene encodes a secreted, glycosylated cytokine composed of four alpha helical bundles. The encoded protein is mainly synthesized in the kidney, secreted into the blood plasma, and binds to the erythropoietin receptor to promote red blood cell production, or erythropoiesis, in the bone marrow. Expression of this gene is upregulated under hypoxic conditions, in tu leading to increased erythropoiesis and enhanced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Expression of this gene has also been observed in brain and in the eye, and elevated expression levels have been observed in diabetic retinopathy and ocular hypertension. Recombinant forms of the encoded protein exhibit neuroprotective activity against a variety of potential brain injuries, as well as antiapoptotic functions in several tissue types, and have been used in the treatment of anemia and to enhance the efficacy of cancer therapies.
Reproducibility
Lots
Lot 1 (mIU/ml)
Lot 2 (mIU/ml)
Lot 3 (mIU/ml)
Lot 4 (mIU/ml)
Mean (mIU/ml)
Standard Deviation
CV (%)
Sample 1
4
4
4
4
4
0.00
0.0%
Sample 2
23
23
23
21
22
0.86
3.9%
Sample 3
68
73
76
65
70
4.27
6.1%
*number of samples for each test n=16.
Notes
Material Required But Not Provided: Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm. Incubator. Automated plate washer . Pipettes and pipette tips capable of precisely dispensing 0.5 µl through 1 ml volumes of aqueous solutions. Multichannel pipettes are recommended for large amount of samples. Deionized or distilled water. 500ml graduated cylinders. Test tubes for dilution.
Gene ID
2056
Gene Name
EPO
UniProt ID
P01588
Tissue Specificity
Produced by kidney or liver of adult mammals and by liver of fetal or neonatal mammals.
Applications
ELISA
Storage
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.)
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