Feline Lipocalin-2/NGAL Elisa Kit

Background:
The Lipocalin family comprises a diverse group of mostly secreted soluble proteins that bind hydrophobic ligands and act as transporters, carrying small molecules to specific cells. Lipocalins are related by possessing an 8-stranded beta-barrel structure. Lipocalin-1, also named tear lipocalin (TL), von Ebners gland protein (VEG) and tear pre-albumin, binds a large number of hydrophobic molecules and exhibits cysteine proteinase inhibitor and endonuclear activities. Lipocalin-2, also known as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), is a component of granules in neutrophils from tissues that are normally exposed to microorganisms and is upregulated during inflammation. Lipocalin-2 can form homodimers and can heterodimerize with the neutrophil gelatinase MMP-9.

Long Name: Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin

Synonyms:
LCN2, 24p3, MSFI, NGAL, p25, lipocalin 2, Siderocalin

Sample Type:
Serum, Plasma, Cell culture supernatant.

Assay Lenght: 2-2.5h