Abcam, ab239421, Rat Adiponectin ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Rat Adiponectin ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Rat Adiponectin with a sensitivity of 3 pg/ml. 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 - Design your own immunoassay: we also offer the conjugation-ready antibody pair - Cited in over 10 citations
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Urine, Heparin Plasma, Citrate plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum, EDTA Plasma,
Reacts with:Rat,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 3 pg/mL,
Range:9.38 - 600 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Rat Adiponectin ELISA Kit (ab239421) is a single-wash 90 min sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative measurement of Adiponectin protein in cell culture supernatant, cit plasma, edta plasma, hep plasma, serum, and urine. It uses our proprietary SimpleStep ELISA® technology. Quantitate Rat Adiponectin with 3 pg/ml sensitivity.
SimpleStep ELISA® technology employs capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA® plates. 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® protocol summary in the image section for further details. Our SimpleStep ELISA® technology provides several benefits:
- Single-wash protocol reduces assay time to 90 minutes or less
- High sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility from superior antibodies
- Fully validated in biological samples
- 96-wells plate breakable into 12 x 8 wells strips
A 384-well SimpleStep ELISA® microplate (
ab203359
) is available to use as an alternative to the 96-well microplate provided with SimpleStep ELISA® kits.

Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
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Adiponectin also known as ADIPOQ or adipocyte complement-related protein of 30 kDa (Acrp30) is a 30 kDa protein that plays a significant mechanical role in energy homeostasis. Adiponectin is secreted predominantly by adipose tissue and circulates in the blood. This protein forms various multimeric structures including low-molecular-weight medium-molecular-weight and high-molecular-weight forms each with distinct biological functions. Its expression in adipose tissue links it closely to metabolic processes and functions related to fat storage and energy balance.
Biological function summary
Adiponectin influences glucose regulation and fatty acid oxidation. It acts as a hormone with several metabolic roles including anti-diabetic anti-atherogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. Adiponectin participates in forming a complex with other proteins such as AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 which are receptors facilitating signal transduction. The interaction of adiponectin with its receptors leads to the induction of several lipid and glucose metabolism pathways important for maintaining cellular energy balance.
Pathways
Many regulatory cascades are influenced by adiponectin. This protein is integral to the AMPK signaling pathway and the PPAR signaling pathway. In the AMPK pathway adiponectin enhances insulin sensitivity and stimulates oxidation of fatty acids in muscle tissue. Through the PPAR pathway it influences lipid metabolism and storage. Adiponectin interacts with key proteins such as leptin and resistin coordinating various metabolic pathways to balance energy and glucose levels making it a critical factor in metabolic regulation.
Reduced levels of adiponectin associate with conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Lower circulating adiponectin concentrations correlate with obesity leading to increased insulin resistance and higher risk of type 2 diabetes. In cardiovascular disease this protein's role links to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to decrease the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells. Adiponectin also interacts with proteins like cytokines that play a role in these conditions affecting the body’s inflammatory responses and metabolic processes highlighting its importance in health and disease management.