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GCG
| Detection range: | 23.4-1500pg/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 7.3pg/mL |
| Type: | Traditional GC ELISA kit |
| Synonyms: | GCG; GLP1; GLP2; GRPP; Glicentin-Related Polypeptide; Glucagen; Oxyntomodulin; Incretin hormone |
| Species: | Human |
| Sample type: | serum, plasma or other biological fluids. |
| Experimental method: | Competitive inhibition |
| Shelf life: | 12 months |
| Gene ID: | 2641 |
| UniProt ID: | P01275 |
| Components: | 1. Pre-coated, ready to use 96-well strip plate 1 2. Plate sealer for 96 wells 2 3. Standard 2 4. Diluents buffer: 1×45 mL 5. Detection Reagent A: 1×120 μL 6. Detection Reagent B: 1×120 μL 7. TMB Substrate: 1×9 mL 8. Stop Solution: 1×6 mL 9. Wash Buffer (30× concentrate): 1×20 mL |
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is actually a preproprotein that is cleaved into four distinct mature peptides. One of these, glucagon, is a pancreatic hormone that counteracts the glucose-lowering action of insulin by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. Glucagon is a ligand for a specific G-protein linked receptor whose signalling pathway controls cell proliferation. Two of the other peptides are secreted from gut endocrine cells and promote nutrient absorption through distinct mechanisms. Finally, the fourth peptide is similar to glicentin, an active enteroglucagon.
