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GLP-2 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-2)
Analyte:
Glucagon-Like Peptide 2
Specimen Type:
Plasma from BD P700 or P800, EDTA Plasma with preservatives; contact nexelis for collection instructions
Optimum Volume:
0.5 mL
| 2-8°C | -20°C | -70°C |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days | 1 month | 2 years |
Reporting units:
ng/mL
Method:
ELISA
Biological or Clinical Significance:
Proglucagon gene is expressed in both pancreatic A cell and intestinal L cell. Tissue-specific posttranslational processing of proglucagon by prohormone convertase produces different proglucagon derived peptides (PGDPs) in both pancreas and intestine. The most notable PGDP is glucagon, whereas intestinal L cell produces several structurally related peptides, including glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and 2 (GLP-2), as well as glicentin and oxyntomodulin, which contain glucagon sequence in their molecules. Among PGDPs, GLP-2 has been found to show intestinal epithelial proliferation.
Principle of Test Method:
The ELISA kit for determination of human GLP-2 in plasma and serum samples is a competitive enzyme immunoassay.