Human VEGFR2/KDR Quantikine ELISA Kit Summary

Product Summary

The Quantikine Human VEGF R2 Immunoassay is a 4.5 hour solid-phase Immunoassay designed to measure human soluble VEGF R2 in cell culture supernates, cell lysates, serum, and plasma. It contains NS0-expressed recombinant human VEGF R2/Fc Chimera and has been shown to accurately quantitate the recombinant factor. Results obtained using natural human VEGF R2 showed linear curves that were parallel to the standard curves obtained using the Quantikine kit standards. These results indicate that this kit can be used to determine relative mass values for naturally occurring human soluble VEGF R2.

Preparation and Storage

Background: VEGFR2/KDR/Flk-1

VEGF R1 (Flt-1), VEGF R2 (KDR/Flk-1), and VEGF R3 (Flt-4) belong to the class III subfamily of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs). All three receptors contain seven immunoglobulin-like repeats in their extracellular domain and kinase insert domains in their intracellular region. They are best known for regulating VEGF family-mediated vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, and lymphangiogenesis. They are also mediators of neurotrophic activity and regulators of hematopoietic development. VEGF R2 is thought to be the primary inducer of VEGF-mediated blood vessel growth, while VEGF R3 plays a significant role in VEGF-C and VEGF-D-mediated lymphangiogenesis.

Assay Procedure

Refer to the product datasheet for the complete assay procedure.

Bring all reagents and samples to room temperature before use. It is recommended that all samples, standards, and controls be assayed in duplicate.

1.     Prepare all reagents, standard dilutions, and samples as directed in the product insert.

2.     Remove excess microplate strips from the plate frame, return them to the foil pouch containing the desiccant pack, and reseal.

3.     Add 50 μL of Assay Diluent to each well.

4.     Add 50 μL of Standard, control, or sample to each well. Cover with a plate sealer, and incubate at room temperature for 2 hours.

5.     Aspirate each well and wash, repeating the process 4 times for a total of 5 washes.

6.     Add 100 μL of Conjugate to each well. Cover with a new plate sealer, and incubate at room temperature for 2 hours.

7.     Aspirate and wash 5 times.

8.     Add 100 μL Substrate Solution to each well.

9.     Add 100 μL of Stop Solution to each well. Read at 450 nm within 30 minutes. Set wavelength correction to 540 nm or 570 nm.