The Mouse Alpha-MSH (Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) ELISA Kit is a reliable and accurate tool for measuring levels of Alpha-MSH in mouse serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. This kit is highly sensitive and specific, providing consistent and reproducible results for a variety of research applications. Alpha-MSH is a key peptide hormone involved in regulating various physiological functions, including skin pigmentation, immune responses, and appetite control.
Dysregulation of Alpha-MSH levels has been linked to conditions such as obesity, autoimmune disorders, and skin diseases, highlighting its importance as a biomarker for studying these conditions and developing potential treatments. With its advanced technology and proven performance, the Mouse Alpha-MSH ELISA Kit offers researchers a valuable tool for studying the role of Alpha-MSH in health and disease.
Serum, Plasma, Cell Culture Supernatant, Cell or Tissue Lysate, Other Liquid Samples
Storage:
2-8°C for 12 months.
Linearity:
Sample
1:2
1:4
1:8
Serum (n = 5)
88-105%
87-104%
93-103%
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
86-96%
84-98%
86-97%
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
81-92%
89-99%
91-99%
Recovery:
Sample
Recovery Range (%)
Average (%)
Serum (n = 5)
89-103
95
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
89-101
96
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
89-104
96
Note:The below protocol is a sample protocol. Protocols are specific to each batch/lot. For the correct instructions please follow the protocol included in your kit.
Step
Procedure
1
Reagent & Plate Preparation: Equilibrate reagents and TMB substrate to room temperature. Set standard, test sample and control (zero) wells on the pre-coated plate and record their positions.
2
Primary Incubation: Prepare standards, samples, blanks and load into designated wells. Incubate plate at 37°C for 90 minutes to allow antigen binding.
3
Detection Antibody Binding: Add biotin-labeled detection antibody and incubate at 37°C for 60 minutes.
4
HRP-Streptavidin Binding: Add HRP-Streptavidin (SABC) and incubate at 37°C for 30 minutes.
5
Color Development: Add TMB substrate and incubate in the dark for 10–20 minutes.
6
Stop Reaction & Reading: Add stop solution and measure absorbance at 450 nm immediately.
Sample Type
Protocol
Serum
Allow blood to clot, centrifuge at 1000 × g for 20 minutes, collect supernatant supernatant and store appropriately.
Plasma
Collect using anticoagulant tubes, centrifuge at 1000 × g for 15 minutes at 2–8°C and collect plasma.
Tissue Homogenate
Homogenize tissue in PBS with protease inhibitors, centrifuge and collect supernatant.
Cell Culture Supernatant
Centrifuge at 2500 rpm for 5 minutes and collect clarified supernatant.
Cell Lysate
Lyse cells using lysis buffer with protease inhibitors, centrifuge and collect protein supernatant.
Other Sample Types
For more information about how to process other sample types, (e.g., body fluids, breast milk & more), please contact our Tech Support Team at techsupport@assaygenie.com.
Component
Quantity
Storage
48T
96T
ELISA Microplate (Dismountable)
8×6
8×12
Place the test strips into a sealed foil bag with the desiccant. Store for 1 month at 2-8°C; Store for 12 months at -20°C.
Lyophilized Standard
1 vial
2 vial
Place the standards into a sealed foil bag with the desiccant. Store for 1 month at 2-8°C; Store for 12 months at -20°C.
