Human MCP-1/CCL2 ELISA MAX(TM) Deluxe

Human MCP-1, also known as CCL2, is a member of the CC beta chemokine family. It is widely expressed in endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and monocytes in response to several atherogenic stimulants such as CD40 ligand, platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), and oxidized low density lipoprotein. Several recentin vivostudies have disclosed critical roles of MCP1 in atherosclerosis. In addition, MCP-1 has been implicated in monocytic infiltration of tissues during several inflammatory diseases, and has been implicated in macrophage-mediated tumor growth suppression in mice. MCP-1 has been shown to have direct effects on tumor cells in an autocrine and paracrine fashion in multiple cancers, including breast, lung, cervix, ovary, sarcoma, and prostate. In addition, MCP-1 plays a key role in the regulation of MMPs during transmigration. MCP-1 has been described as a new diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for progressive renal injury in diabetic nephropathy. Kidney epithelial cells, including glomerular podocytes and tubular cells, make MCP-1 in response to high glucose and advanced glycation end products. MCP-1 promotes inflammation and progressive injury in diabetic kidneys.Both the ELISA MAX(TM)Standard Set and ELISA MAX(TM)Deluxe Setare specifically engineered for accurate recovery and measurement of analytes in complex fluids, such as serum and plasma (as well as activated cell cultures) without any interference by confounding serum factors, such as heterophilic antibody or rheumatoid factor.ELISA MAX(TM)Deluxe Set includes pre-titrated capture antibody, pre-titrated biotinylated detection antibody, pre-titrated Avidin-HRP, conveniently-sized assay calibration standards, easy-to-follow instructions, as well as, assay diluent, coating buffer, TMB substrate, and high-affinity binding ELISA plates. Complete and ready to use!