Specifications:
Application | ELISA-Based Assays |
Storage Temperature | 2-8°C |
Product Type | Elisa Kit |
Product Grade | Molecular Biology |
The Human C-Peptide ELISA Kit is a sensitive and reliable assay designed for the quantitative measurement of C-Peptide levels in human serum, plasma, culture media, and other biological fluids. Utilizing the Sandwich-ELISA technique, this kit provides precise and reproducible results, making it ideal for research in diabetes, pancreatic function, and insulin secretion.
Purpose
- Quantification of C-Peptide Levels:
- Measures C-Peptide concentration to assess pancreatic beta-cell function and insulin production.
- Sample Compatibility:
- Designed for use with human serum, plasma, and other biological fluids.
Principle
The assay is based on the Sandwich-ELISA technique, ensuring specificity and accuracy. Below is the workflow:
- Pre-Coated Plate:
- Microelisa stripplate wells are pre-coated with an antibody specific to C-Peptide.
- Sample and Standard Addition:
- Standards and samples are added to the wells, allowing C-Peptide in the sample to bind to the immobilized antibody.
- HRP-Conjugated Detection:
- A Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated antibody specific to C-Peptide is added, forming a sandwich complex.
- Washing Step:
- Unbound components are washed away to minimize background interference.
- Substrate Reaction:
- TMB substrate solution is added, reacting with the HRP enzyme to produce a blue color in positive wells.
- Stop Reaction and Measurement:
- A stop solution is added, changing the color from blue to yellow. The optical density (OD) is measured at 450 nm using a spectrophotometer.
- Concentration Determination:
- C-Peptide concentrations are determined by comparing the OD values to a standard curve.
Key Features
- High Sensitivity and Specificity:
- Detects low levels of C-Peptide with minimal cross-reactivity or interference.
- Wide Sample Compatibility:
- Suitable for serum, plasma, and other biological fluids.
- Quantitative Results:
- Provides accurate measurement of C-Peptide levels using a standard curve.
- Ease of Use:
- Pre-coated plates and ready-to-use reagents simplify assay preparation.
- Reproducibility:
- Delivers consistent results across multiple experiments.
Kit Components
- Pre-coated Microelisa stripplate.
- C-Peptide standards for generating a standard curve.
- HRP-conjugated C-Peptide detection antibody.
- TMB substrate solution.
- Stop solution.
- Wash buffer.
- Sample diluent.
- Instruction manual.
Applications
- Diabetes Research:
- Evaluate pancreatic beta-cell function by quantifying C-Peptide levels.
- Endocrine Studies:
- Monitor insulin secretion and related hormonal activities.
- Metabolic Disorder Research:
- Investigate metabolic diseases and their effects on C-Peptide levels.
- Drug Development:
- Assess therapeutic interventions targeting insulin production and secretion.
- Clinical Diagnostics:
- Support diagnostics for insulinoma and diabetes management.
Advantages
- High Accuracy:
- Provides precise and reproducible quantification of C-Peptide.
- Convenience:
- Ready-to-use reagents reduce preparation time.
- Versatility:
- Compatible with various biological sample types.
- Reproducibility:
- Ensures consistent performance across experiments.
Assay Protocol Summary
- Add standards or samples to the pre-coated wells.
- Incubate with HRP-conjugated C-Peptide antibody.
- Wash to remove unbound components.
- Add TMB substrate to develop color.
- Stop the reaction and measure OD at 450 nm.
- Calculate C-Peptide concentration using the standard curve.
Storage and Stability
- Store all kit components at 2–8°C to maintain reagent integrity.
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
The Human C-Peptide ELISA Kit offers a sensitive, accurate, and user-friendly solution for measuring C-Peptide levels in human biological samples. Its specificity and versatility make it an essential tool for diabetes research, metabolic studies, and clinical diagnostics.