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Analysis Kinetics of Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting NT-pro-BNP by BLI (CAT#: STEM-MB-0270-CJ)

Introduction

The endocrine function of the heart, first reported in 1981, enabled the monitoring of cardiac physiology via blood-based biomarkers. Pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (proBNP) is a neurohormone generated in the heart by cardiomyocytes and secreted rapidly into the blood stream in response to changes in pressure, caused by atrial stretching, increased blood flow, or inflammation. NT-proBNP has been a predictor of acute heart failure and mortality. Furthermore, increased levels of NT-proBNP correlate with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction and abnormal ventricular systolic function.




Principle

Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI) is an optical technique for measuring macromolecular interactions by analyzing interference patterns of white light reflected from the surface of a biosensor tip. BLI experiments are used to determine the kinetics and affinity of molecular interactions. In a BLI experiment, one molecule is immobilized to a Dip and Read Biosensor and binding to a second molecule is measured. A change in the number of molecules bound to the end of the biosensor tip causes a shift in the interference pattern that is measured in real-time.

Applications

Immunology/Inflammation; Pharmacology

Procedure

1. Detect Buffers and prepare samples. BLI experiments are set up with one molecule immobilised on the surface of the biosensor (load sample) and a second molecule in solution (the analytical sample).
2. Fix the load sample on the biocompatible biosensor while the analytical sample is in solution.
3. The biosensor tip is immersed in the solution so that the target molecule begins to bind to the analysis sample.
4. Set up and run the BLI experiment. Molecules bound to or dissociated from the biosensor can generate response curves on the BLI system; unbound molecules, changes in the refractive index of the surrounding medium or changes in flow rate do not affect the interferogram pattern.
5. Collect and analyse data on the BLI's system.

Materials

• Equipment: Fortebio Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI)
• Sample Type: DNA, RNA, Protein, Antibodies, Peptides, Small Molecules
• Optionals: Buffer A, Sodium Cyanoborohydride, Goat-IgG
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