Abcam, ab99968, Human Adiponectin ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human Adiponectin ELISA Kit is a sandwich ELISA designed to quantify Human Adiponectin with a sensitivity of 25 pg/mL. - Colorimetric sandwich ELISA - 450 nm readout - works on any plate reader - Cited in over 20 publications
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:< 25 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Microplate

Product details:
Human Adiponectin ELISA Kit ab99968 is a sandwich ELISA to measure Human Adiponectin in serum, plasma, cell culture supernatant with a sensitivity of 25 pg/ml.
How the assay works
This assay employs an antibody specific for Human Adiponectin coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and Adiponectin present in a sample is bound to the wells by the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed and biotinylated anti-Human Adiponectin antibody is added. After washing away unbound biotinylated antibody, HRP-conjugated streptavidin is pipetted to the wells. The wells are again washed, a TMB substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of Adiponectin bound. The Stop Solution changes the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm.
Assay Specificity
Our ELISA kits are rigorously validated to ensure the highest level of consistency and reproducibility. Please check the protocol booklet for more details
Human Adiponectin ELISA Kit ab99968 protocol summary
1. Add standard or sample to each well used. Incubate at room temperature
2. Wash and add prepared biotinylated antibody to each well. Incubate at room temperature.
3. Wash and add prepared streptavidin solution. Incubate at room temperature.
4. Add TMB Development Solution to each well. Incubate at room temperature.
5. Add Stop Solution to each well. Read at 450nm immediately.
Optimisation may be required with urine samples.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information--20°C

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.