Abcam, ab277451, Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC in Human in Biofluids, Cell Culture Media samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 34 pg/mL,
Range:32.77 - 8000 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC ELISA Kit (ab277451) is an
in-vitro
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC in serum, plasma and cell culture supernatants.
This assay employs an antibody specific for Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC present in a sample is bound to the wells by the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed, and biotinylated anti-Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC 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 Human Dopa Decarboxylase/DCC bound. The Stop Solution changes the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm.

Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
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DOPA Decarboxylase also known as DDC or aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase is an enzyme critical in neurotransmitter production. It has a molecular mass of approximately 54 kDa. DOPA Decarboxylase converts L-DOPA to dopamine and 5-HTP to serotonin. This enzyme is expressed in tissues like the brain liver and kidney with high activity levels in the central nervous system.
Biological function summary
DOPA Decarboxylase plays an essential role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. It functions as part of the enzymatic conversion process and is not typically associated with larger complexes. The availability and activity of DDC directly influence the levels of these neurotransmitters affecting various physiological responses.
Pathways
DOPA Decarboxylase participates in the catecholamine biosynthesis pathway. This pathway is important for regulating body functions like mood motivation and fine motor control. DDC activity connects it with proteins such as tyrosine hydroxylase which provides the precursor L-DOPA for dopamine synthesis. Additionally it is involved in the serotonin biosynthesis pathway alongside tryptophan hydroxylase.
DOPA Decarboxylase shows significant relevance to conditions like Parkinson's disease and depression. Reduced DDC activity results in decreased dopamine levels which contribute to Parkinson’s symptoms. In depression altered DDC function affects serotonin levels. Its interaction with proteins like monoamine oxidase also plays a role in these disorders due to their involvement in neurotransmitter metabolism.