Mouse Melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) ELISA Kit | KTE71101

Mouse Melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) ELISA Kit | KTE71101 | Gentaur UK, US & Europe Distribution

Application: This Mouse Melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) ELISA Kit employs a two-site sandwich ELISA to quantitate MC4R in samples. An antibody specific for MC4R has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and anyMC4R present is bound by the immobilized antibody. After removing any unbound substances, a biotin-conjugated antibody specific for MC4R is added to the wells. After washing, Streptavidin conjugated Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to the wells. Following a wash to remove any unbound avidin-enzyme reagent, a substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of MC4R bound in the initial step. The color development is stopped and the intensity of the color is measured.

Detection Method: Colorimetric

Conjugate: N/A

Sample Type: Cell culture supernatants#Serum#Plasma#Other biological fluids

Assay Type: Multiple steps standard sandwich ELISA assay with a working time of 3-5 hours. It depends on the experience of the operation person.

Kit Component: • Mouse Melanocortin receptor 4 microplate
• Mouse Melanocortin receptor 4 standard
• Mouse Melanocortin receptor 4 detect antibody
• Streptavidin-HRP
• Standard diluent
• Assay buffer
• HRP substrate
• Stop solution
• Wash buffer
• Plate covers

Features & Benefits: Mouse Melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) ELISA Kit has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for detection of Mouse MC4R. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between Mouse MC4R and analogues was observed.

Calibration Range: Please inquire

Limit Of Detection: Please inquire

Usage Note: • Do not mix components from different kit lots or use reagents beyond the kit expiration date.
• Allow all reagents to warm to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before opening.
• Pre-rinse the pipet tip with reagent, use fresh pipet tips for each sample, standard and reagent to avoid contamination.
• Unused wells must be kept desiccated at 4 °C in the sealed bag provided.
• Mix Thoroughly is very important for the result. It is recommended using low frequency oscillator or slight hand shaking every 10 minutes.
• It is recommended that all samples and standards be assayed in duplicate or triplicate.

Storage Instruction: The unopened kit should be stored at 2 - 8°C. After opening, please store refer to protocols.

Shipping: Gel pack with blue ice.

Precaution The product listed herein is for research use only and is not intended for use in human or clinical diagnosis. Suggested applications of our products are not recommendations to use our products in violation of any patent or as a license. We cannot be responsible for patent infringements or other violations that may occur with the use of this product.

Background: Melanocortin receptor 4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MC4R gene. It encodes the MC4 protein, a G-protein coupled receptor that binds α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) . In murine models MC4 receptors have been found to be involved in feeding behaviour, the regulation of metabolism, sexual behaviour, and male erectile function. In 1998, it was reported that MC4R mutations were associated with inherited human obesity. They were found in heterozygotes, suggesting an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. However, based on other research and observations, these mutations seem to have an incomplete penetrance and some degree of codominance. It has a prevalence of 1-2.5% in people with BMIs of greater than 30, making it the most commonly known genetic defect predisposing people to obesity.

Alternative Names: MC4R; MGC126851; MGC138197;

Search name: MC4R; MGC126851; MGC138197;

Tag: MC4R