Detection Method:Sandwich
Test principle:This assay employs a two-site sandwich ELISA to quantitate WFS1 in samples. An antibody specific for WFS1 has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and anyWFS1 present is bound by the immobilized antibody. After removing any unbound substances, a biotin-conjugated antibody specific for WFS1 is added to the wells. After washing, Streptavidin conjugated Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to the wells. Following a wash to remove any unbound avidin-enzyme reagent, a substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of WFS1 bound in the initial step. The color development is stopped and the intensity of the color is measured.
Product Overview:Wolframin is a transmembrane protein.Wolframin appears to function as a cation-selective ion channel.Mutations in this gene are associated with an autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and bilateral progressive optic atrophy, usually presenting in childhood or early adult life. Diverse neurologic symptoms, including a predisposition to psychiatric illness, may also be associated with this disorder. A large number and variety of mutations in this gene, particularly in exon 8, can be associated with this syndrome. Mutations in this gene can also cause autosomal dominant deafness 6 (DFNA6).Highly expressed in heart followed by brain, placenta, lung and pancreas. Weakly expressed in liver, kidney and skeletal muscle. Also expressed in islet and beta-cell insulinoma cell line.
