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| Alternative names | Sftpd ELISA Kit; Sftp4 ELISA Kit; Pulmonary surfactant-associated protein D ELISA Kit; PSP-D ELISA Kit; SP-D ELISA Kit; Lung surfactant protein D ELISA Kit |
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| Sample type(s) | serum, plasma, cell culture supernates, tissue homogenates |
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Background
pulmonary surfactant-associated protein D (SP-D) is a biological molecule commonly studied in metabolism research. It is commonly used as a molecular readout in mechanistic and biomarker-focused studies.
UniProt: P50404
Biological context
Researchers often monitor pulmonary surfactant-associated protein D (SP-D) in serum, plasma, cell culture supernates, and tissue homogenates to better understand themes such as energy homeostasis, glucose and lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity and endocrine regulation. In many model systems, measured levels can shift with physiology, experimental perturbation, or disease-associated changes, making careful biological interpretation important.
Interpreting changes in measured levels
Depending on sample matrix and study design, increases or decreases in pulmonary surfactant-associated protein D (SP-D) may reflect differences in expression, secretion, turnover, or compartmentalization rather than a single mechanism. Interpretation is typically strengthened by evaluating related molecules (for example, insulin, adipokines, lipid-transport proteins, and stress-related enzymes) and by keeping pre-analytical variables consistent across groups.
Nomenclature
In publications and databases, pulmonary surfactant-associated protein D (SP-D) may also appear under names such as Sftpd and Sftp4. When comparing studies, confirm that the reported analyte refers to the same molecule and species context.
Why ELISA data are widely used
ELISA is a common approach for quantitative measurement of proteins and biomarkers in complex samples, enabling comparisons across experimental groups and time points. When integrating results with other readouts, consider species biology, sample type, and the broader pathway context that pulmonary surfactant-associated protein D (SP-D) participates in.
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