Human Epidermal Growth Factor, EGF ELISA Kit

Overview:

Target Protein: Epidermal Growth Factor, EGF

Size: 48T, 96T

Assay Type: Sandwich

One-Step: -

Sensitivity: 0.28ng/L

Detection range: 0.5-200ng/L

Sample type: Serum, plasma, cell culture supernates

Reactive with: Human

Storage: 2 - 8°C

Assay Time: 1:30 h

Detailed Information:

EGF stimulates the growth of various epidermal and epithelial tissues in vivo and in vitro and of some fibroblasts in cell culture. Magnesiotropic hormone that stimulates magnesium reabsorption in the renal distal convoluted tubule via engagement of EGFR and activation of the magnesium Channel TRPM6. Can induce neurite outgrowth in motoneurons of the pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis in vitro (PubMed: 10964941).

EGF Information:

UniProt Accession: P01133

Synonyms: EGF;Epidermal growth factor;Pro-epidermal growth factor;Urogastrone

References:

• Comparative measurement of ghrelin, leptin, adiponectin, EGF and IGF-1 in breast milk of mothers with overweight/obese and normal-weight infants Journal: Eur J Clin Nutr. 2015 May;69(5):614-8.
• Association of maternal breast milk and serum levels of macronutrients, hormones, and maternal body composition with infant's body weight Journal: Eur J Clin Nutr. 2018 Mar;72(3):394-400.
• The relationship between epidermal growth factor levels in breast milk with fecal interleukin-8 on neonates Journal: GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11(2), 31-35.

Supplier: BT-Labs