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Gene ID
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632 |
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Gene Symbol
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Osteocalcin |
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Synonym
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BGLAP; BGP; bone gamma-carboxyglutamate (gla) protein (osteocalcin); bone gamma-carboxyglutamate (gla) protein; Bone Gla protein; Gamma-carboxyglutamic acid-containing protein; OC; OCN; Osteocalcin |
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Species
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Human |
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Specificity
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This assay has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for detection of human Osteocalcin. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between human Osteocalcin and analogues was observed. |
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Kit Components
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Assay plate (12 x 8 coated Microwells), Standard (Freeze dried), Biotin-antibody (60 x concentrate), HRP-avidin (20 x concentrate), Biotin-antibody Diluent, HRP-avidin Diluent, Sample Diluent, Wash Buffer (20 x concentrate), TMB Substrate, Stop Solution, Adhesive Strip (For 96 wells), Instruction manual |
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Notes
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Please contact our Technical Services with any questions regarding species reactivity |
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Standard Curve Range
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31.3 pg/ml - 2000 pg/ml |
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Sensitivity
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25 pg/ml |
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Inter Assay
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CV%<10% |
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Intra Assay
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CV%<8% |
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Assay Type
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Sandwich ELISA |
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Suitable Sample Type
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serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysate, cell culture medium. |
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Sample Volume
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50-100ul |
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Applications
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ELISA |
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Typical Data
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ELISA: Human Osteocalcin ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) - These standard curves are provided for demonstration only. A standard curve should be generated for each set of samples assayed. |
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Background
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Osteocalcin, also known as bone gamma-carboxyglutamic acid-containing protein (BGLAP), is a noncollagenous protein hormone found in bone and dentin. Because it has gla domains, its synthesis is vitamin K dependent. In humans, the osteocalcin is encoded by the BGLAP gene. Its receptor is GPRC6A. Osteocalcin is secreted solely by osteoblasts and thought to play a role in the body's metabolic regulation and is pro-osteoblastic, or bone-building, by nature. It is also implicated in bone mineralization and calcium ion homeostasis. Osteocalcin acts as a hormone in the body, causing beta cells in the pancreas to release more insulin, and at the same time directing fat cells to release the hormone adiponectin, which increases sensitivity to insulin. Osteocalcin acts on Leydig cells of the testis to stimulate testosterone biosynthesis and therefore affect male fertility. Osteocalcin also acts on myocytes to promote energy availability and utilization and in this manner favors exercise capacity. |
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Storage
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Store the unopened product at 2 - 8° C. Protect from light. Do not use past expiration date. |
