Human Podocan (PODN) ELISA Kit

Podocan, a small leucine-rich repeat proteoglycan studied for its role in glomerular basement membrane integrity and vascular matrix remodeling, can be measured in human tissue homogenates with this immunoassay from Assay Genie, which is labeled for research use only. Investigators working on podocyte injury, diabetic nephropathy, and vascular smooth muscle cell biology apply the kit to cleared tissue lysates prepared in standard homogenization buffers. The 96-assay format ships as a complete set with pre-coated plate, calibrated standards, detection antibody, substrate, stop solution, and wash buffer sufficient for generating a standard curve and running unknown samples in duplicate. PODN expression has been documented in kidney glomeruli, cardiac tissue, and atherosclerotic lesions, supporting its relevance to renal and cardiovascular research programs investigating extracellular matrix dysregulation. Each kit includes a printed protocol with recommended sample dilution ranges and incubation steps optimized for tissue-derived specimens.