β - Defensin 2 ELISA

The β-Defensin 2 ELISA kit is intended for the quantitative determination of β-defensin 2 in stool. 

Defensins exert a variable degree of antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and some enveloped viruses. The expression of ß-defensins is induced by the proinflammatory cytokines and also through microorganisms (e.g. E. coli, H. pylori or P. aeruginosa).

A ß-defensin 2 deficiency can, for example, be observed in the intestinal mucous of patients with Crohn’s disease.