Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) produce mitogenic and angiogenic effects in target cells by signaling through cell surface receptor tyrosine kinases. There are four members of the FGF receptor family: FGFR1 (flg), FGFR2 (bek, KGFR), FGFR3, and FGFR4. Each receptor contains an extracellular ligand binding domain, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic kinase domain (1). Following ligand binding and dimerization, the receptors are phosphorylated at specific tyrosine residues (2). Seven tyrosine residues in the cytoplasmic tail of FGFR1 can be phosphorylated: Tyr463, 583, 585, 653, 654, 730, and 766. Tyr653 and Tyr654 are important for catalytic activity of activated FGFR and are essential for signaling (3). The other phosphorylated tyrosine residues may provide docking sites for downstream signaling components such as Crk and PLCgamma (4,5).
Sample Type:Human cells
Specificity:Phospho-FGF Receptor 4 (panTyr) Sandwich ELISA Kit recognizes endogenous levels of tyrosine-phosphorylated FGF receptor 4 protein in human cells, as shown in Figure 1. The kit sensitivity is shown in Figure 2. This kit detects proteins from the indicated species, as determined through testing, but may also detect homologous proteins from other species.
Test Principle:Phospho-FGF Receptor 4 (panTyr) Sandwich BioAssay™ ELISA Kit is a solid phase sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) that detects endogenous levels of tyrosine- phosphorylated FGF receptor 4 protein. An FGF receptor 4 rabbit mAb has been coated onto the microwells. After incubation with cell lysates, FGF receptor 4 protein (phospho and nonphospho) is captured by the coated antibody. Following extensive washing, a phospho- tyrosine mouse detection mAb is added to detect captured phospho-FGF receptor 4 protein. Anti-mouse IgG, HRP-linked antibody is then used to recognize the bound detection antibody. HRP substrate, TMB, is added to develop color. The magnitude of optical density for this developed color is proportional to the quantity of FGF Receptor 4 protein phosphorylated on tyrosine residues.
Storage and Stability:Store powder at 4°C liquid at -20°C. Store other components at 4°C. Stable for at least 6 months For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
