IGF-1 (7649 Da) is a polypeptide protein hormone consisting of 70 amino acids. It is produced primilary by the liver as an endocrine hormone as well as target tissues in a paracrine/autocrine fashion. IGF-1 play a pivotal role in regulating the proliferation, differentiation and specific functions of many cell types
Research topic
Animal studies, Growth hormone and factor-related products
Sandwich ELISA, Biotin-labelled antibody
Applications
Serum, Plasma
Sample Requirements
50 μl/well
Storage/Expiration
Store the complete kit at 2–8°C. Under these conditions, the kit is stable until the expiration date (see label on the box).
Calibration Curve
0.5–18 ng/ml
Limit of Detection
0.029 ng/ml
Intra-assay (Within-Run)
CV = 5%
Inter-assay (Run-to-Run)
CV = 5.9%
– Lee D, Lee S, Lee Y, Song J, Kim H. Astragalus extract mixture HT042 increases longitudinal bone growth rate by Upregulating Circulatory IGF-1 in Rats.