{"product_id":"abcam-ab278123","title":"Abcam, ab278123, Human Insulin ELISA Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 x 96Tests \/ 10 x 96Tests\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Insulin ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human Insulin with a sensitivity of 7.13 pmol\/L. The assay uses a simple mix-wash-read protocol with just one incubation and one wash step. - Colorimetric Sandwich ELISA - 450 nm readout : works on any standard plate reader - Different formats for different needs: 10x96 plates for bulk orders - Design your own immunoassay: we also offer the conjugation-ready antibody pair\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nDetection method:Colorimetric,\u003cbr\u003e\nSample types:Heparin Plasma, Serum, EDTA Plasma,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay type:Sandwich (quantitative),\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity:= 7.13 pmol\/L,\u003cbr\u003e\nRange:26.56 - 425 pmol\/L,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay time:1h 30m,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Insulin ELISA Kit ab278123 is a rapid single-wash 90-min Sandwich ELISA to measure Human Insulin in EDTA plasma, heparin plasma, serum. This SimpleStep sensitivity is 7.13 pmoL\/L.\u003cbr\u003e\nHow the assay works\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Insulin SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nemploys capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nplates. This approach to sandwich ELISA allows the formation of the antibody-analyte sandwich complex in a single step, significantly reducing assay time. See the SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nprotocol summary in the image section for further details.\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Specificity\u003cbr\u003e\nOur SimpleStep ELISA\u003cbr\u003e\nkits use recombinant monoclonal antibodies rigorously validated to ensure the highest level of consistency and reproducibility, improved sensitivity and specificity and ease of scalability and security of supply.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer to our protocol booklet for more details.\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Insulin ELISA Kit ab278123 protocol summary\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Mix: add samples\/standards to the wells together with the capture and detector antibody cocktail. Incubate 1 hr at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Wash\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Add TMB development solution - incubate for 10 min\u003cbr\u003e\n4. Add Stop solution\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Read the results on a plate reader at 450 nm\u003cbr\u003e\nDesign your own immunoassay\u003cbr\u003e\nWe offer the antibody pair used in this kit in a BSA and Azide-free format, ready for conjugation:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Anti-Insulin antibody [EPR22681-20] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)\u003cbr\u003e\nab281545\u003cbr\u003e\n- Anti-Insulin antibody [EPR22631-15] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)\u003cbr\u003e\nab281545\u003cbr\u003e\nInsulin is a highly conserved, secreted hormone essential for glucose metabolism. Produced by pancreatic beta cells, proinsulin is proteolyzed into an A and a B chain, which form a 6 kDa mature protein. Basal levels of insulin are continuously delivered into the bloodstream, and additional levels are secreted proportional to food ingestion. Insulin secretion is highly regulated, and dysregulation of insulin production or sensitivity results in Type 1 diabetes mellitus or Type 2 diabetes mellitus, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-+4°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nInsulin a peptide hormone plays an essential mechanical role in carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Insulin alternatively known as bovine insulin in some research contexts has a molecular mass of around 5800 Da. Beta cells in the pancreas express insulin where it gets secreted directly into the bloodstream. The hormone regulates glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells such as muscle and adipose tissues.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nInsulin influences several key metabolic processes by binding to its receptor a component of the insulin receptor substrate family. This triggers a cascade of events within cells promoting the uptake of glucose and converting it into energy. Insulin operates as a singular entity but plays a critical role in forming a complex with its receptor. This interaction triggers downstream effects that alter the activity of enzymes and transcription factors involved in glucose and lipid metabolism.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nInsulin is critical for the regulation of the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway and the MAPK pathway. These pathways modulate processes such as cell growth proliferation and survival. Insulin interacts closely with other proteins in these pathways such as the insulin receptor substrate proteins and influences downstream proteins like AKT kinase which has a significant role in mediating the metabolic effects initiated by insulin binding.\u003cbr\u003e\nInsulin is most notably linked to diabetes mellitus characterized by insufficient insulin production or action. This deficiency disrupts normal glucose homeostasis leading to hyperglycemia. Other associated proteins include glucagon which counteracts insulin's role in lowering blood glucose levels and IRS-1 an important element through which insulin signaling is transduced. Researchers utilize mouse insulin ELISA and insulin ELISA kits to better understand these relationships and develop treatments for insulin-related disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843553022121,"sku":"ab278123","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab278123","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}