Summary for Simple Plex Control for Human GFAP 2nd Gen
INTENDED USE AND DESCRIPTION: For use a quantitative control for the determination of human GFAP 2nd Gen concentrations in biological fluids. Controls are supplied lyophilized. Please refer to the lot specific certificate of analysis and Simple Plex Lyophilized Quality Control product insert for additional information.
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) is a type III intermediate filament protein. GFAP is the predominant component of astrocyte intermediate filaments in the central nervous system and is often used as an astrocytic marker. It has also been detected in the glial cells of the enteric nervous system and some Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system.
Product Specifications for Simple Plex Control for Human GFAP 2nd Gen
Species
Human
Applications
Simple Plex Automated Immunoassay
Source
N/A
Preparation & Storage
Shipping Conditions
The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Storage
• Store lyophilized controls at 2-8 °C. Lyophilized controls are stable for up to 12 months from date of receipt. • Reconstituted controls are stable for up to 6 months from date of preparation when stored at ≤ -70 °C. Storage at -20° C is not recommended. • Individual frozen aliquots of low and high controls are designed as single-use entities. Thaw directly before use and discard any remaining volume.
Background: GFAP
Item
Value
Long Name
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein
Entrez Gene IDs
2670 (Human); 14580 (Mouse); 24387 (Rat)
Alternate Names
ALXDRD, FLJ45472, GFAP, GFAP astrocytes, glial fibrillary acidic protein
