The human VEGF ELISA Kit is based on the quantitative sandwich ELISA technology. Capture antibody and detection antibody sandwich the analyte to form an immune complex, HRP of which catalyzes the TMB to generate a colored product. The density of produced color is proportional to the human VEGF captured onto the plate. This ELISA kit shows no cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins. It can be used to detect human VEGF in serum, plasma, cell culture supernates, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, or urine.
VEGFA, commonly referred to as VEGF, is an essential growth factor for vascular endothelial cells and regulates endothelial cell permeability, proliferation, migration, and fenestration formation. It is also a central proangiogenic factor in the development, wound healing, bone formation, hematopoiesis, and pathogenic processes, such as carcinogenesis, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. VEGF binds to VEGFRs and activates multiple signaling pathways involving cell proliferation, survival, migration, and tissue permeability. High VEGF expression has been detected in tumor cells and tumor-related stromal cells, allowing tumor neoangiogenesis and facilitating tumoral immune tolerance.