Target
Human Fibrin Degradation Product D-Dimer
Reactivity
Human
(tested or 100% immunogen sequence identity)
Specificity
Recognizes human D-dimer and shows low cross-reactivity with fibrinogen (D-monomer). D-dimers are the principle degradation products of cross-linked fibrin, released into the bloodstream following the digestion of fibrin clots (thrombus) by the enzyme plasmin, and thus measurement of the level of D-dimer in plasma, can be used as an indication of thrombotic disorders. Conditions in which levels of D-dimer are elevated include deep vein thrombosis (DVT), venous thromboembolism (VTE), cardiovascular disease and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a possible acute condition arising from surgical operations, septic shock and liver disease. Can be used as the detection antibody in ELISA for the detection of D-dimer in human plasma. Plasma samples must be diluted with 10 mM Tris-HCl buffer, pH7.5, containing 1 M NaCl (final concentration in sample >0.5 M) and 0.1% Tween 20.