Description: The human sVEGF-R1 ELISA is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assay for the quantitative detection of human sVEGF-R1. The human
SVEGF-R1 ELISA is for research use only. Not for diagnostic or
therapeutic procedures.
Soluble VEGF-R1 (sFLT-1) is a naturally occurring endogenous form of the VEGF-R1 and was originally found in the supernatant of human vascular endothelial cells. It is generated by differential splicing of the flt-1 gene. In vitro sVEGF-R1 is used to inhibit VEGF-A mediated signals in endothelial cells and in vivo it can be used to block physiological angiogenesis in several organs, e.g. in the ovary or in bones. Tumor cells transfected with the flt-1 gene are growth restricted in vivo because of the limitation in developing tumor blood vessels via VEGF-A signalling.
Characterization of angiogenic activity, such as embryonic development, placental vascularization, cancer and wound healing is measured by comparing the ratio of angiogenic stimulators (e.g. FGF-2, FGF-1, VEGF-A, Ang-1) to angiogenic inhibitors (e.g. sFLT-1, angiostatin, endostatin, thrombospondin).
