Mouse Betacellulin/BTC ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Mouse Btc in cell culture supeatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). Sensitivity: 2pg/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
Probetacellulin;Betacellulin;BTC;Btc;Bcn;
Molecular Weight
19664 MW
Immunogen
Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: D32-Y111
Growth factor that binds to EGFR, ERBB4 and other EGF receptor family members. Potent mitogen for retinal pigment epithelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells. .
Background
Betacellulin, also known as BTC is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BTC gene. This gene is mapped to 4q13.3. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the EGF family of growth factors. It is synthesized primarily as a transmembrane precursor, which is then processed to mature molecule by proteolytic events. This protein is a ligand for the EGF receptor. It is the growth factor that binds to EGFR, ERBB4 and other EGF receptor family members. This protein is a potent mitogen for retinal pigment epithelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells.
Reproducibility
Lots
Lot 1 (pg/ml)
Lot 2 (pg/ml)
Lot 3 (pg/ml)
Lot 4 (pg/ml)
Mean (pg/ml)
Standard Deviation
CV (%)
Sample 1
11
13
11
13
12
1
8.3%
Sample 2
59
66
65
58
62
3.53
5.6%
Sample 3
318
286
280
281
291
15.61
5.3%
*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
12223
Gene Name
BTC
UniProt ID
Q05928
Protein Name
Probetacellulin
Tissue Specificity
Found in several mouse tissues including kidney, uterus and liver, as well as in beta tumor cell line and MCF-7 cells. It is not detected in the brain.
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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