Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ The Human sICAM-1 ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is an in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of human soluble ICAM-1 in serum, plasma, cell culture supernatants and urine._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ Recombinant Human ICAM1_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_ For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures._x000D_ Human sICAM1 (intercellular adhesion molecule 1) ELISA Kit has been used for measuring sICAM1 levels in the endothelial cell-conditioned medium._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ The expression of ICAM1 (intercellular adhesion molecule 1) is strongly increased by Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and interferon (IFN)-γ. It is expressed on lymphoid cells where it is required for phorbol ester-induced aggregation. It participates in LFA-1-dependent NK cell stimulation through its attachment to actin cytoskeleton through α-actinin or ezrin. It also acts as the receptor for rhinovirus, a common cold virus, and Plasmodium falciparum. Soluble ICAM-1 (sICAM1) levels are elevated in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), which is an outcome of endothelial cell activation and dysfunction. In addition, ICAM-1 also has an essential role in binding circulating leukocytes to the blood vessel wall and trans-endothelial migration to vascular intima. Meta-analysis of case-control studies show that rs1799969 polymorphism in ICAM-1 gene is linked with increased susceptibility to cancer. sICAM1 might act as a biomarker for unipolar and bipolar patients._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.