PLAC4 is located on chromosome 21 and its expression is restricted to the placenta.PLAC4 and beta-HCG mRNA levels are not altered in the maternal circulation of pregnancies with trisomy 21.
beta-HCG and PLAC4 mRNAs were detected in all samples, in higher amounts than in plasma, whereas the detection rate for PAPP-A mRNA was below 10%. The levels of beta-HCG mRNA significantly correlated with the circulatory concentrations of the HCG protein. However, neither beta-HCG- nor PLAC4 mRNAs show a significant difference between cases and controls. Maternal blood levels of beta-HCG-, PLAC4- and PAPP-A mRNAs are not useful markers for the screening of pregnancies with trisomy 21 as their concentrations are either not significantly altered (beta-HCG and PLAC4) or too low to be detected (PAPP-A).
Organism species: Homo sapiens (Human)
CATALOG NO. | PRODUCT NAME | APPLICATIONS | |
Proteins | n/a | Recombinant Placenta Specific Protein 4 (PLAC4) | Recombinant Protein Customized Service Offer |
Antibodies | n/a | Monoclonal Antibody to Placenta Specific Protein 4 (PLAC4) | Monoclonal Antibody Customized Service Offer |
n/a | Polyclonal Antibody to Placenta Specific Protein 4 (PLAC4) | Polyclonal Antibody Customized Service Offer | |
Assay Kits | n/a | CLIA Kit for Placenta Specific Protein 4 (PLAC4) | CLIA Kit Customized Service Offer |
n/a | ELISA Kit for Placenta Specific Protein 4 (PLAC4) | ELISA Kit Customized Service Offer |
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