Human Cartilage acidic protein 1 (CRTAC1) ELISA Kit

Manufactured by Assay Genie, this Sandwich ELISA kit enables accurate quantification of Human Cartilage acidic protein 1 (CRTAC1) in human serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates, and other biological fluids. The assay provides a detection range of 0.156-10ng/mL with a sensitivity of 0.082ng/mL. Precision performance is characterised by an intra-assay CV of 7.9% and an inter-assay CV of 11.0%, and the kit is specific for natural and recombinant human CRTAC1.

CRTAC1 (also known as 68 kDa chondrocyte-expressed protein, ASPIC, CEP-68, ASPIC1, and CEP68; UniProt Q9NQ79) is a glycosylated extracellular matrix protein of 68,059 Da localised to the secreted/extracellular space and matrix. It is found in the interterritorial matrix of articular deep zone cartilage and is used as a marker to distinguish chondrocytes from osteoblasts and mesenchymal stem cells. Its significance in cartilage-related conditions such as osteoarthritis makes it a relevant target within the signal transduction research area.