The EMMPRIN ELISA kits listed below utilize specific antibodies for the plate-based assay of EMMPRIN in various samples. EMMPRIN is another term for the BSG gene, which encodes the protein, basigin (Ok blood group) in humans. It has been reported that EMMPRIN plays a role in angiogenesis and receptor-mediated signaling pathways, among other functions. Structurally, the BSG protein is 385 amino acid residues in length and 42.2 kilodaltons in mass. However, as many as 4 protein isoforms have been identified. In terms of tissue specificity, it is reported to have [isoform 1]: retina-specific expression. This protein is known to be N-glycosylated. Other names for this target antigen include 5F7 and CD147.
The detection range for different EMMPRIN ELISA kits can vary, with some assays measuring target concentrations as low as 1.35 pg/mL and as high as 4000 pg/mL. Click on the following ELISA kits for more detailed information, including target reactivity and assay sensitivity.