Contents of Kit
1. Polystyrene microwell ELISA plates coated with a purified antigen(12-1 x 8 wells), with holder in foil package containing desiccants
2. Negative Control, 1 vial of buffer 1.2 mL
3. Positive Control, 1 vial of buffer 1.2 mL
4. Calibrator A, 1 vial of buffer containing preservative, prediluted, 1.2 mL
5. Calibrator B, 1 vial of buffer containing preservative, prediluted, 1.2 mL
6. Calibrator C, 1 vial of buffer containing preservative, prediluted, 1.2 mL
7. Calibrator D, 1 vial of buffer containing preservative, prediluted, 1.2 mL
8. Sample Diluent, 1 vial – colored straw containing PBS-buffered saline, protein stabilizers and preservative, 50 mL.
9. Antibody Enzyme Conjugate, colored blue containing buffer, protein stabilizers and preservative, 12 mL
10. Wash Buffer (20 ×), 50 mL
11. TMB Chromogen, containing stabilizers, 10 mL
12. Stop Solution, Colorless, 10 mL
General Description
Anti-LKM-1 Antibody (Anti-Liver Kidney Microsomal Type 1 Antibody) is a key autoantibody in the diagnosis and understanding of autoimmune liver diseases, particularly in Type 2 Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH-2).
AIH-2 is characterized by the presence of anti-LKM-1 antibodies, which target cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6), a liver enzyme.
In pediatric AIH, anti-LKM-1 antibodies are detected in over 90% of cases, often in conjunction with anti-liver cytosol type 1 (LC-1) antibodies.
The presence of anti-LKM-1 antibodies is thought to play a direct role in liver damage. The antibodies can trigger an immune response that leads to inflammation and destruction of liver cells.