Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ The Human CD163 (also known as hemoglobin scavenger receptor) ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is an in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of human CD163 in serum, plasma, cell culture supernatants and urine._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ Recombinant Human CD163_x000D_ Application_x000D_ For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures._x000D_ Please refer to the attached General ELISA KIT Procedure (sandwich, competitive & Indirect ELISA)_x000D_ Human CD163 ELISA kit has been used to measure the levels of CD163 in plasma samples and cell culture supernatants._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Cluster of differentiation 163 (CD163) is a scavenger receptor. It is expressed on the surface of activated macrophages. This protein modulates anti-inflammatory functions and has a role in hemoglobin-haptoglobin clearance. Various cytokines influence the expression of CD163. It may be associated with hepatocellular carcinoma._x000D_ Other Notes_x000D_ A sample Certificate of Analysis is available for this product._x000D_ Please type the word sample in the text box provided for lot number.