Merck, RAB0603-1KT, Human ALB / Serum albumin ELISA Kit

General description
The ALB ELISA kit provides for the quantitative measurement of Albumin in Cell Culture Supernatants, Plasma and Serum.
This ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) kit is an in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of a target protein in biological samples, such as serum, plasma, cell culture supernatants, urine and/or cell and tissue lysates.
Application
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Please refer to the attached General ELISA KIT Procedure (sandwich, competitive & Indirect ELISA)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Human serum albumin (HSA) is a single, non-glycosylated chain that binds to various endogenous and exogenous ligands. It functions as a plasma transporter molecule and primarily binds to non-esterified long-chain fatty acids. Albumin also binds to and transports various metabolites, such as bilirubin, steroid hormones, thyroxin, tryptophan, certain vitamins and metal ions within the body. It also has the ability to bind to several drugs and affects their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. HSA functions as a nitric oxide-carrier and also influences the antioxidant capacity of human serum. In cases of acute hemolysis, HSA binds to heme in the blood stream and transports to hemopexin, where in it is reabsorbed by parenchymal liver cells.
Other Notes
A sample Certificate of Analysis is available for this product.
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