Zebrafish VEGF-A ELISA

Catalog Number:
DIY1272Z
Availability:
In stock
Application:
ELISA
100% Homology:
Danio rerio (zebrafish)

Components

UsageQuantityComponentSize
Detection Antibody50 µgKPB1271Z-050
Standard5 µgRP1040Z-005
Capture Antibody100 µgKP1270Z-1001 Pack (<= 10 Plates)
Capture Antibody100 µg X 2KP1270Z-1001 Pack (<= 20 Plates)
  • The Zebrafish VEGF-A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A) ELISA is designed for the quantitative measurement of VEGF-A in cell culture supernatants from zebrafish (Danio rerio) and can also be used to measure VEGF-A in a variety of biological sample types reported in the literature, including serum, plasma, whole blood, and tissue lysates from organs such as heart, liver, kidney, and gill. While the kit is optimized for cell culture supernatants, minor modifications to the protocol may be required when measuring VEGF-A in other sample types to ensure optimal sensitivity and accuracy, allowing researchers to adjust buffers, antibody concentrations, incubation times, temperatures, and other assay conditions as needed. VEGF-A is a key angiogenic factor produced primarily by endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and activated macrophages and plays a central role in angiogenesis, vascular development, tissue repair, and wound healing. In the zebrafish animal model, VEGF-A is widely studied in the context of vascular development, regenerative biology, tumor angiogenesis, and tissue repair mechanisms, where its expression reflects endothelial signaling and angiogenic activity. Measurement of VEGF-A provides valuable insight into vascular biology, tissue regeneration, disease progression, and the efficacy of therapeutic interventions, with reported levels in zebrafish typically detected at low nanogram-per-milliliter concentrations under basal conditions (~0.05-1 ng/mL in serum or plasma) and increasing during angiogenic stimulation, tissue injury, or regenerative processes, depending on sample type and experimental context. The kit contains a capture antibody, detection antibody, and recombinant zebrafish VEGF-A protein standard for assay development, and these antibodies have been validated to function together in an ELISA format using the provided standard. The quantities of kit components are not matched, and individual components may be purchased separately. This product is for research use only and is manufactured in the USA.
Storage Conditions2°C to 8°C or -20°C
Country Of OriginUSA
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGF-A) is a member of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family, which includes VEGF-A, VEGF-B, VEGF-C, VEGF-D, and placental growth factor (PlGF)—key regulators of angiogenesis, vascular permeability, and endothelial cell growth. In zebrafish, VEGF-A is produced by multiple cell types including endothelial cells, macrophages, fibroblasts, epithelial cells, and developing embryonic tissues, particularly in response to hypoxia, inflammation, and tissue injury. VEGF-A exerts its biological effects primarily through binding to VEGF receptor homologs such as VEGFR-2 (Kdr/Kdrl) on endothelial cells, activating intracellular signaling pathways including MAPK/ERK, PI3K/AKT, and PLCγ, which promote endothelial cell proliferation, migration, vascular permeability, and formation of new blood vessels. In zebrafish, VEGF-A plays essential roles in embryonic vascular development, organogenesis, wound healing, and tissue regeneration, including regeneration of fins, heart tissue, and other organs. Because zebrafish embryos are transparent and genetically tractable, VEGF-A signaling has been extensively studied using live imaging and genetic models to investigate angiogenesis, vascular patterning, and responses to hypoxia or injury. As a result, zebrafish VEGF-A serves as an important model for understanding vertebrate vascular development and angiogenic signaling pathways relevant to human cardiovascular disease, cancer, and regenerative medicine.

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