BMP-6 ELISA Kit, Human

This assay employs the quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique for the quantitative detection of human BMP-6. The Human BMP-6 ELISA is for research use only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP-6) encoded by the BMP6 gene is a member of the TGF-beta superfamily. Bone morphogenetic proteins are known for their ability to induce the growth of bone and cartilage. BMP-6 is able to induce all osteogenic markers in mesenchymal stem cells, an additional function of BMP6 has been identified as described in Nature Genetics in 2009. BMP6 is the key regulator of hepcidin, the small peptide secreted by the liver which is the major regulator of iron metabolism in mammals.

Sandwich ELISA

serum, plasma, cell culture supernates

4C (unopened)
standard stored at -20C, others stored at 4C (opened)

1.01 pg/ml

87 % - 100 %

n.d. - 43.2 pg/ml

1.7 % - 4.5 %