GDF15 ELISA kits are immunoassay tools for the measurement of the protein growth differentiation factor 15, which is encoded by the GDF15 gene in humans. Functionally, this protein is reported to regulate food intake, energy expenditure and body weight in response to metabolic and toxin-induced stresses. The canonical protein structure is reported to have an amino acid length of 308 residues, a mass of 34.1 kDa, and is a member of the TGF-beta protein family. It is known to be secreted and is reported to be highly expressed in placenta, with lower levels in prostate and colon and some expression in kidney. The protein has been noted to be post-translationally glycosylated. Other alias names for this target include MIC1, NAG-1, PDF, PLAB, PTGFB, NRG-1, NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)-activated protein 1, and MIC-1.
Some GDF15 ELISA kits can detect targets at levels as low as 1.097 pg/mL and as high as 40 ng/mL. Click on the products below for more detailed ELISA kit information, such as target reactivity and assay sensitivity.