DEFA5 ELISA kits are immunoassay tools for the measurement of the protein defensin alpha 5, which is encoded by the DEFA5 gene in humans. Functionally, this protein is reported to be a host-defense peptide that maintains sterility in the urogenital system. The canonical protein structure is reported to have an amino acid length of 94 residues, a mass of 10.1 kDa, and is a member of the Alpha-defensin protein family. It is known to be localized in the cytoplasmic vesicles and is secreted and is reported to be expressed in the gastrointestinal, reproductive, and urinary tracts. The protein has been noted to be post-translationally glycosylated and cleaved. Other alias names for this target include HD-5, HD5(20-94), defensin, alpha 5, Paneth cell-specific, defensin, alpha 5, preproprotein, defensin-5, and DEF5.
The detection range for different DEFA5 ELISA kits can vary, with some assays measuring target concentrations as low as 0.625 pg/mL and as high as 200 ng/mL. Click on the products below for more detailed ELISA kit information, such as target reactivity and assay sensitivity.