Rat VEGF-D (Vascular Endothelial Cell Growth Factor D) ELISA Kit (RTES00879)

A sandwich ELISA kit from Assay Genie for the detection of rat VEGF-D, also known as vascular endothelial growth factor D or FIGF. The kit uses a colorimetric sandwich ELISA format and is intended for research use only, with rat reactivity and supported sample types including serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernatants, cell lysates and other biological fluids, supporting quantification of VEGF-D levels in biological samples.

The stated detection range is 15.6-1000 pg/mL and the stated sensitivity is 7.93 pg/mL, with specificity for natural and recombinant rat VEGF-D. The protocol measures optical density at 450 nm, and sample preparation procedures are provided for serum, plasma, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, tissue homogenates, tissue lysates and breast milk. VEGF-D is described as a growth factor active in angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis and endothelial cell growth, stimulating proliferation and migration, affecting blood vessel permeability and binding and activating the VEGFR-3 (Flt4) receptor.